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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 5:36 AM ET

Private Equity Fundraising

THL Partners closed its newest fund with $6.35 billion in investable capital, cementing its position among the largest PE fundraisers this year. The Boston-based firm, founded in 1974, attracted strong institutional demand despite a challenging fundraising environment. Separately, Connecticut's pension system anchored Artemis's fifth flagship fund, with The Hartford-based investor targeting $1.2 billion in real estate commitments this year while deepening existing manager relationships.

Valuation Dispute

The Korean owners of Belgium's largest office asset filed suit against CBRE Loan Services, alleging lenders exerted undue pressure on valuers to trigger a cash trap event. The dispute underscores rising tensions between property owners and lenders over valuation practices as commercial real estate faces continued pressure.