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Last updated: May 24, 2026, 5:33 PM ET

Real Estate & Private Markets

A record $5.2bn fundraise for Kayne Anderson's seventh flagship targeted niche sectors, while CPP's global real estate portfolio returned a modest 3.7% as the pension shifted capital from retail/office into data centers. The secondary market for private assets swelled to $220bn as liquidity constraints in the lower middle market forced GPs and LPs to seek creative solutions.

Institutional Strategy

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management plans a more conservative fund selection process, prioritizing diversification to navigate market volatility. This cautious stance reflects broader institutional pressure to balance return targets with risk mitigation in an environment where even large opportunistic funds face heightened competition for specialized assets.