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Apollo Funds To Invest $824 Million Supporting NextEra Wind And Solar Deal

On October 22, 2021, Apollo Management and its managed funds agreed to invest US$ 824 million in a convertible equity portfolio financing agreement with NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) in a 2.5 GW renewable energy generation portfolio.

11.08.21
In The News
Critics Bash Stringer For Not Divesting From Ben & Jerry’s Over Israel Boycott

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced he was divesting $111 million in New York pension-fund investments from Unilever’s refusal to sell its products in Israel-controlled territories.

11.08.21
In The News
The Week The Russell 2000 Finally Broke Out To The Upside

It went for months and months, the type of up a little, down a little action that drives even the best bred machine-learning algorithms up the wall.

11.08.21
In The News
Investors Take Aim At Private Equity’s Use Of Private Jets

Already frustrated by the industry’s “two and 20” fee structure, investors rail against opaque costs.

11.08.21
In The News
Astorg Commits To SBTi-Approved Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Targets

Astorg is proud to announce that it has received approval and validation by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emission reduction targets.

11.08.21
In The News
Janus Henderson Partners With The Pacific Financial Group On Multi-Asset Strategies

Given the firm’s breadth of investment capabilities, extensive value-added/professional development resources, deep intermediary relationships, and product flexibility, Janus Henderson is seeking to provide high-quality model portfolio offerings and services for advisors and their clients.

11.08.21
In The News
Franchise Equity Partners Launches To Provide Tailored Capital Solutions To Leading Franchise Operators In The U.S.

FEP will focus on partnering with successful owner operators across the U.S. franchising sector with an initial target portfolio size of $1 billion.

11.08.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Western University Foundation Interviews Consultant Finalists

The university foundation heard finalist presentations from three investment consultants in its search for a firm to oversee its endowment from this summer.

11.05.21
Real Estate
Calif. City Taps New RE Consultant; Approves Private Markets Pacing Plan

A California pension plan hired a new real estate consultant and approved a private equity and infrastructure pacing plan today.

11.05.21
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Calif. County Extends Consultant Contract; Continues A/A Discussions

The plan extended its general investment consultant contract with Verus and discussed its ongoing asset/liability study this week.

11.05.21