JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 04, 2026 The Fortegra Group, Inc. (“Fortegra” or the “Company”), a global specialty insurer and part of DB Insurance Co., Ltd., today announced the appointment of Mark Rattner as President. Mr. Rattner, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Insurance, brings a decade of Fortegra leadership and long-standing […]
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Blackstone Raises its Largest Asia Private Equity Fund at $13.1 Billion
Oversubscribed Fund More than Doubles Capital Raised for Predecessor Vehicle NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 02, 2026 Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the final close of Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III (“BCP Asia III”) at $13.1 billion, exceeding its $10 billion target and marking the firm’s largest private equity fundraise in the region. The oversubscribed fund reached […]
Fortegra Completes Acquisition by DB Insurance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 30, 2026 The Fortegra Group, Inc. (“Fortegra”), a global specialty insurance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition by DB Insurance Co., Ltd. (“DB”), one of Korea's leading property and casualty insurers. The transaction, announced on September 26, 2025, received all required regulatory and stockholder approvals. Fortegra will operate independently, maintaining […]
I Squared Capital Launches Cube Grid – A New Power Transmission Platform in India
USD $1 Billion of Investment Targeted for New Venture NEW DELHI & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 21, 2026 I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading global infrastructure investment manager, today announced the launch of Cube Grid, a new power transmission platform targeting India's rapidly expanding electricity grid. I Squared expects to deploy up to USD $1 billion […]
GenNx360 Capital Partners Completes Sale of Precision Aviation Group to VSE Corporation for Approximately $2.025 Billion in Cash and Equity.
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 12, 2026 GenNx360 Capital Partners (“GenNx360”), a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the sale of its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (“PAG” or the “Company”), to VSE Corporation (“VSE”) for a total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. This press release features multimedia. View the […]
CYNREN Launches Next Generation Advisory Firm Serving Family Offices Funds and Institutions
Founded by former partners of KPMG and Citibank with decades of experience guiding businesses, funds and families NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 08, 2026 CYNREN today announced its launch as an independent international advisory firm, built for a world where capital, technology and geopolitics now heavily intersect. Unlike traditional consulting firms, CYNREN combines institutional capability and experience […]
Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn
Strong performance reflects sustained upward momentum driven by international expansion and operational efficiency Digital transformation initiatives in automation and artificial intelligence enhanced productivity, governance, and cost optimization DOHA, Qatar–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 30, 2026 Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a […]
JPMorganChase Named First-Ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee and JPMorganChase Announce Landmark Global Olympic Partnership NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 28, 2026 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and JPMorganChase today announced a landmark Worldwide Olympic Partnership, making JPMorganChase the first Global Banking Partner in Olympic history. The partnership includes the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28 Games) and the French […]
Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million Agreement with the Republic of Palau to Drive Local Economic Growth
NGERULMUD, Palau–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 07, 2026 The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking the Fund’s first-ever development partnership in the Pacific island nation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260406306007/en/ Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million […]
Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group
NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 23, 2026 Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader, more diversified specialty (re)insurance platform with enhanced capabilities across the London market, Bermuda and UK retail motor. The combined Starr business now serves more clients and brokers […]
2PointZero Group Completes Majority Acquisition in Italy-Based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 Million
Transaction results in 60.8% ownership by 2PointZero Packaging becomes the sixth consumer-focused vertical with ISEM as an anchor ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 06, 2026 2PointZero Group PJSC (ADX: 2PointZero), a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer sectors, announced today that it has formally completed the transaction to acquire a majority position […]
Ben Hart Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Private Capital Advisory
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 23, 2026 Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Ben Hart has joined the firm as a senior managing director and head of its Asia Private Capital Advisory (PCA) division. Based in Singapore, Mr. Hart will oversee Evercore PCA’s activities across the Asia-Pacific region and work closely with the global PCA team to […]












