#long live southbank

[olympain]

Nick Frost & Simon Pegg: A Slice of Fried Gold

Actor and writer Nick Frost launches A Slice of Fried Gold, a hilarious and noshable memoir with recipes. He’s joined by Simon Pegg, his best friend and part-time lover. This event is part of London Literature Festival and was held at Southbank Royal Festival Hall on 22nd October 2023.

A real slice of fried gold! So nice to chat to Nick Frost and Simon Pegg for the first time since Shaun of the Dead and for them to treat me to one of their spectacular looking in different directions photos. (Apparently if you are on Cluck they are looking straight at you!)

Had such an amazing time @southbankcentre with @friedgold and @simonpegg in conversation. Equal parts hilarious, fascinating and heart-warming. Honestly could have listened to these two for hours! This book is now officially the first ‘cookbook’ I’ve ever been dying to read… Big thanks to @hannahc_01 for securing the seats!

Was an absolute joy to have the opportunity to take my Partner to see the one and only NICK FROST, along with lifelong friend and fellow actor SIMON PEGG, to promote Frost's new memoir cook book A SLICE OF FRIED GOLD. From start to finish, watching these two legends chinwagging about old times and all their memories of living and working together was just incredible as a life-long fan of both of their work. The high points for me were all the anecdotes about their ceiling collapsing whilst they were getting high, and how Simon met his wife at an airport, after his and Nick's flight got delayed. Was nearly in tears every time Nick's mother got brought up. Truly was a special treat to see these two tonight. Now how's that for a piece of fried gold!?! YEAH BOIII!!

This is how you spend a Sunday evening! Love the @southbankcentre literature festival - love Nick Frost & Simon Pegg.

Had a lovely evening listening to Nick Frost and @simonpegg 🖤 Would love to know what percentage of Nicks Book is written about them being high 😂

Very funny evening of food and cooking chat (and definitely not anything SAG-related) tonight with Nick Frost discussing his new book 'A Slice of Fried Gold' with Simon Pegg at the Royal Festival Hall.

Backstage @southbankcentre with Nick Frost and Simon Pegg before their riotous conversation about friendship, food, filmmaking and Nick’s new memoir A Slice of Fried Gold. A hilarious and heart-warming night. Thanks to our amazing audience and all

Greetings Pop Pickers, just got in from seeing @simonpegg interviewing #Nickfrost at the @southbankcentre

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg at the Southbank Centre, London 🤩

[mariacallous]

Olivia Colman reads a letter responding to an unsolicited penis photograph

In June 2016, British writer Sarah-Louise Jordan became the latest in an impossibly long line of women to be sent, without so much as a warning, an unsolicited photograph of a penis belonging to a romantic stranger. Thankfully for us, Sarah-Louise chose to respond by letter.

At Letters Live at Women of the World Festival, Southbank Centre in March 2020, Olivia Colman joined us to read this letter.

[weaversweek]

Uncool50 - finding my place

Part of the #Uncool50 project, a sort-of autobiography told through the memories of pop singles. This installment covers the second half of the 2000s. Nothing from 2005 or 2006, by now my head had been turned by European hits and the anglophone stuff just wasn’t fun.

The theatre kid who made it. "Grace Kelly" came out of nowhere at the start of 2007, as flamboyant and ostentatious and unashamedly queer as anything. Mika sounds like Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen who was snatched from us far too soon.

The homophobes hated it. Of course the homophobes hated it, they cannot stand anything fun, colourful, honest. One review at the time said, "Like being held at gunpoint by Bonnie Langford", as if this was a bad thing!

This song is fun, it's catchy, it worms into your ears and is never going to leave. Might just be the greatest pop song of the decade. More power to Mika.

The greatest pop moment of the decade comes straight after the breakdown in "About you now". We hear the chorus line again – "can we bring yesterday back around?" But this time it's different – a little higher-pitched, a touch yelpy. And there's a gloriously discordant high tone, "coz I know how I feel about you now".

By this time, we're up to Sugababes 3.0 – Siobhan's long-gone, Mutya's been replaced by Amelle - but the songs still remain awesome. Dancey-electronica with a scuzzy overtone. And the video with the young man parkouring his way around south London, hopes to meet up with his date on the Southbank.

My long list of 300 songs had a lot of Sugababes – "Overload" and "Freak like me", "Too lost in you", "Ugly" and "Change" all featured. But none of them have this yelp of joy, that’s the clincher.

"This is the life", Amy MacDonald's defining hit. Breakthrough single "Mr rock and roll" had positioned Amy as a troubadour, sings songs about people's lives. She uses a few words to describe a scene, and whoosh – we're in it!

"This is the life" is a personal, probably autobiographical, song. "So you're sitting there with nothing to do, talking about Robert Riger and his motley crew". Life-affirming through its melancholy, drunken nights out and waiting in for friends and thinking both that this is excellent and this is terrible.

Number one for the year in Belgium, Netherlands; for some weeks in Austria and Czechia; top five in all civilised markets around the continent. And number 28 on Britain, because the playlisters and programmers in London are a complete waste of space and goodness knows who pays them. Amy's built a hugely successful career in Europe, and still makes top-drawer albums to this day.

So I started hanging out with a bunch of friends from the karaoke bar, and we went out to a maize maze, ears of corn up to eye level. Or for Caz, ears of corn over the top of her head. Caz managed to lose contact with the group, get lost, and had to be rescued by the tall stablehand.

We welcomed Anna into our friendship group, and she turned out to be the glue to hold us together, and we loved her dearly. "Bulletproof" by La Roux is one of many many songs from those years. This time, maybe, I'll be bulletproof.

[moochilatv]

Nick Howe presents: I Only Ever Lose

Unique voice for a perfect song

Nick is currently performing alongside a world-class beatboxer and a violinist, making his live show completely unique. He performed on ITV news for the Keep Streets Live Campaign and worked on the Long Live Southbank campaign, due to his passion for the Southbank space and rollerblading.

I ONLY EVER LOSE:

"its about continually falling for a person that is no good for you and doesn't feel the same way", Nick Howe.

"There's always that one person you can’t help coming back to (even though you know you shouldn’t)… I wrote this song for them", Nick Howe.

Touring over 15 countries including the US and extensively throughout Scandinavia and Germany, Nick gigs an average of 200 shows per year, including sold out gigs at home in venues such Cargo, Kensington Roof gardens and even The Natural History Museum – which he lists as a career highlight!

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[christianlanden]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[lindaboggers]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[georgeschuylerfinance]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[saltygardenerlove]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[bertrhert]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[craigmyersfinance]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[comedyinyoureye]

London's Comedy Scene: A Laughter-Filled Journey Through the Capital's Comedy Shows

London, a city renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and vibrant arts scene, also boasts a thriving comedy circuit that's as diverse and dynamic as the city itself. From intimate comedy clubs to grand theaters, London's comedy shows offer something for everyone, promising laughter, entertainment, and a unique glimpse into the city's comedic pulse. Let's embark on a laughter-filled journey through London's comedy scene.

A Comedy Capital:

London has long been hailed as a comedy capital, nurturing some of the world's most renowned comedians and providing a platform for emerging talent to shine. The city's eclectic mix of venues, from iconic theaters to hidden basement clubs, serves as the backdrop for a diverse array of comedic performances, ranging from stand-up and improv to sketch comedy and satire. Whether you're a die-hard fan of observational humor or prefer cutting-edge political satire, London's comedy scene has something to tickle every funny bone.

Intimate Comedy Clubs:

For an up-close and personal comedy experience, look no further than London's intimate comedy clubs. Nestled in the city's winding streets and tucked away in basement venues, these clubs offer a cozy atmosphere where audiences can get up close and personal with comedians. From established names to up-and-coming talent, these clubs showcase a mix of performers, providing a platform for experimentation and spontaneity. With drinks flowing and laughter filling the air, these venues offer a truly immersive comedy experience.

Iconic Theaters:

London's iconic theaters play host to some of the biggest names in comedy, attracting audiences from near and far with their grandeur and prestige. From the historic halls of the West End to the avant-garde stages of Southbank, these theaters provide a showcase for comedy in all its forms. Whether it's a solo stand-up show by a comedy legend or a riotous sketch comedy revue, these venues offer a theatrical experience like no other, combining laughter with the magic of live performance.

Alternative Comedy Scene:

London's comedy scene is not confined to traditional venues; it also thrives in alternative spaces and offbeat settings. Pop-up comedy nights in bars, outdoor performances in parks, and comedy festivals that take over entire neighborhoods all contribute to the city's vibrant comedic landscape. These alternative spaces offer a platform for experimentation and innovation, allowing comedians to push the boundaries of their craft and engage with audiences in new and unexpected ways.

A Platform for Diversity and Inclusion:

London's comedy scene prides itself on its diversity and inclusivity, with comedians from all walks of life taking to the stage to share their unique perspectives and experiences. From LGBTQ+ comedians to comedians of color, London's stages are a reflection of the city's multicultural fabric, celebrating the richness of its communities and challenging stereotypes through humor. In an ever-changing world, comedy has the power to unite, uplift, and inspire, and London's comedy scene is leading the way in championing diversity and inclusion on stage.

Conclusion:

In the bustling metropolis of London, comedy is not just entertainment; it's a cultural cornerstone that reflects the city's spirit of creativity, diversity, and irreverence. From intimate comedy clubs to iconic theaters, alternative spaces to outdoor festivals, London's comedy scene offers a kaleidoscope of comedic delights, promising laughter, entertainment, and a unique glimpse into the soul of the city. So, whether you're a seasoned comedy connoisseur or a casual observer in search of a good laugh, London's comedy shows are sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

[dreamilykawaiibasement]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[brianway23]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[movieblogreview]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

[yourfinancestu]

What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

he latest news in investment offerings, financial products and other services relative to wealth advisors and their clients.

Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.  

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What's New In Investments, Funds? – Blackstone, S-Bank, Cheyne, Abu Dhabi

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Blackstone US investments group Blackstone has partnered with Finland’s S-Bank to provide individual investors in Finland the opportunity to invest in private markets.

The combination will widen access to a private credit market in Europe which has traditionally been confined to institutional investors with high investment minimums and a requirement to lock up capital for long periods.

The move by Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions into what it sees as under-exploited European markets follows agreements with BNP Paribas earlier this year, and ING last year. (In those cases, Blackstone brought its European private credit investment platform to qualified private investors in France and the Netherlands, respectively.)

S-Bank's (aka S-Pankki) private credit fund invests in loans in unlisted companies, mainly in Europe. The S-Pankki European fund (S-Pankki ECRED) is a feeder fund whose target fund is Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV. 

The target fund Blackstone European Private Credit Fund SICAV, which was launched in October 2022, had €581 million ($634 million) in January. The investments are secured senior loans.

(The fund is not intended for investors in the US.)

Cheyne Capital, Abu Dhabi Cheyne Capital has secured a commitment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for the ninth vintage of the Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings (CRECH) programme.

The programme, which is also known as the Capital Solutions strategy, will be added to earlier investments to bring ADIA’s subsidiary’s total commitment to the Capital Solutions strategy to £650 million ($830.8 million).

The strategy continues CRECH’s focus on senior lending against European real estate. In addition, it provides solutions across the capital structure, including subordinated debt, hybrid credit and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

CRECH’s recent deals include the structuring of a £780 million loan alongside JP Morgan to Quintain for the refinancing of Wembley Park, London. Other recent deals include a £318 million loan to Goldman Sachs-backed Riverstone for two later living developments in London, £229 million to Stanhope for the transformation and extension of the iconic 76 Southbank in London into a low-carbon office, €250 million to Bain Capital and Borio Mangiarotti to deliver 600 new homes in Milan and over €200 million to the Beaumier hotel group with lifestyle hotels across France, Switzerland and Spain.