Sector Investment 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 24, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Asset Management & Real Estate

Fundraising activity remains highly concentrated, with the top 10 managers raising a combined $403bn between 2021 and 2025, accounting for over 40% of all capital secured in that period. In parallel, Australia’s Qualitas is aggressively expanding its direct real estate strategy, appointing Jesse Curtis to build an in-house asset management platform focused on stable, income-producing investments as market participants seek defensive plays amid volatility.