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Last updated: June 18, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Real Estate & Credit

New credit rankings emerging from PERE reflect an industry shift where managers are assuming deeper roles in refinancing and capital support as the market reaches a clear inflection point. This evolution coincides with co-investment schemes gaining momentum, as firms like Urban Partners and various managers utilize flexible exposure models to unlock capital. However, the sector faces leadership turnover, as Partners Group’s Asia head prepares to step down shortly after an expansion of his regional responsibilities, and ESR’s chief investment officer departs amid a broader privatization overhaul that will see former Lendlease executive Justin Gabbani assume control of fund management.

Infrastructure & Data Centers

Infrastructure debt allocations are set for a potential 25% increase at Legal & General, as portfolio managers identify superior value and opportunity within European assets compared to recent years. This appetite for stability is mirrored by core real estate strategies regaining favor at Clarion Partners, where managers argue that traditional real assets offer a necessary hedge against geopolitical risks affecting other sectors. Meanwhile, the specialized digital infrastructure market continues to draw massive inflows, with Affinius Capital raising $905m toward a $1bn target for its first dedicated data center fund, supported by institutional backing from pension funds such as La Caisse.

Healthcare Private Equity

Behavioral health acquisitions are accelerating, exemplified by Frazier Healthcare Partners securing Altruix from Wind Rose Health Investors to bolster its portfolio in the pharmacy services space. This consolidation trend extends to diagnostic services, where Align Capital Partners has finalized its purchase of Heritage Imaging, establishing the firm as a new platform within its life sciences and healthcare investment vertical. These transactions demonstrate a consistent focus on scaling niche healthcare providers to meet rising demand for specialized clinical and pharmaceutical support services.