Finance Updates – Page 187

Mountaingate Secures $570M Fund III, Pushes AUM Past $1.4B with Institutional Backing

Americas Firms Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

Mountaingate Capital closed its third flagshi...

The raise lifts the firm’s total assets under...

Fund III continues Mountaingate’s focus on lo...

A diversified global LP base and rapid scalin...

2026 Investment Themes: Inflation’s Grip, AI Infrastructure & Emerging Markets Surge

Global Forecast Utilities

William Blair announced three senior hires to...

The additions strengthen the firm’s capabilit...

This move reflects continued growth in instit...

The expanded team is intended to enhance Will...

Richard Blum’s Trust Dispute Reveals Estate Planning Gaps & Public Transparency Issues

Americas FYI Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Richard C. Blum, financier, philanthropist, a...

He built Blum Capital Partners and was a majo...

After his death, disputes arose over a 1996 m...

The contested trust is relatively small ($1–5...

Richard C. Blum: Legacy of Philanthropy, Leadership in Higher Ed, and Global Poverty Fight

Americas FYI Retail Trade

Richard C. Blum, prominent investor, philanth...

As founder and chairman of Blum Capital Partn...

Blum served as a UC Regent from 2002 until hi...

He is remembered by UC leaders and survived b...

Richard C. Blum’s Legacy: Investment, Philanthropy & Political Impact

Americas Firms Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

Richard C. Blum (1935–2022) was a prominent A...

He built his fortune through value-oriented i...

Blum was deeply committed to Himalayan and Ti...

His extensive roles as UC regent, corporate b...

Blum Capital’s Grand Del Mar Deal: Valuation Risks & Exit Options in Luxury Resorts

Americas M&A Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Blum Capital bought an 88% stake in San Diego...

Fairmont signed a long-term management deal a...

The resort is a large, full-amenity luxury as...

The City of San Diego is suing over about US$...

CBRE Boosts Profits and Raises Leadership Profile Amid Strong Q3 2025 Results

Americas Firms Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Richard “Dick” Blum, 78, stepped down as CBRE...

Ray Wirta, 70, an experienced real estate exe...

The leadership change followed an annual shar...

CBRE framed the transition as timely given st...

Feinstein Stock Sale in Allogene Raises Questions Over Timing & Oversight

Americas Risk Health Care and Social Assistance

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s husband Richard Blum ...

Feinstein’s office says the assets were in a ...

The trades drew scrutiny amid broader concern...

By May 26, 2020, the Department of Justice ha...

Richard C. Blum: Financier & Philanthropist’s Enduring Impact on Finance, Education & Global Aid

Americas FYI Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

Richard C. Blum, a prominent financier, phila...

He built a fortune through deals like the Rin...

Blum focused his philanthropy on global pover...

His intertwined roles in finance, politics, a...

Richard C. Blum: Investing Legacy, UC Regents Conflicts, and Estate Fallout

Americas Firms Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

Richard C. Blum (1935–2022) was a wealthy San...

He built his fortune through Blum Capital and...

Blum faced persistent conflict-of-interest al...

After his 2022 death and Feinstein’s 2023 pas...