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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Infrastructure Investment

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is set to acquire a 15% stake in Morrison, marking an initial $500 million investment across two of the firm's funds. This move is part of a broader partnership that includes a $1.5 billion capital-raising agreement, signaling a significant commitment from the Japanese bank to Morrison's infrastructure ventures. Elsewhere, Quinbrook successfully closed its second UK renewables fund at £587 million after an 18-month fundraising period, benefiting from a strong 74% re-up rate from its prior strategy. The launch of HMC Capital's Illuma Energy platform, focused on the energy transition, also reached its first close, representing a pivot from its initial A$2 billion fundraising target. In the realm of infrastructure debt, the Infrastructure Investor Debt 30 list reveals that credit fundraising for top firms has surpassed $186 billion, driven by sustained investor interest in assets with sticky interest rates and stable cash flows. RGreen also closed its fourth infrastructure debt fund, contributing to the busy debt market.

Real Estate Investment

NBIM is doubling down on U.S. retail, committing an additional $500 million through its venture with Asana Partners, following a prior investment in ECHO Realty. This move signals a renewed confidence in the sector. Similarly, retail property investment is showing signs of recovery, with a notable increase in global M&A dealmaking over the past three months, particularly targeting dominant malls and open-air centers Global retail M&A. Investors are increasingly backing convenience-oriented retail formats, driven by limited new supply and necessity-led demand, which are reshaping the investment case for the sector Investors back convenience. Despite values remaining below their