日本政府养老金投资基金(GPIF)首次自主选择国内另类资产基金进行投资，将总计500亿日元(约合3.4亿 美元)资金投向房地产及以数据中心为代表的基础设施，其中400亿日元用于基础设施基金，100亿日元 用于房地产基金。这一举措标志着其不再依赖资产管理公司代为选择基金 尽管对于管理着约260万亿日元资产的GPIF而言，500亿日元的投资规模并不大，且其另类投资占比被 限制在总资产的5%以内，但截至6月底，该比例仅为1.6%，仍远低于上限。GPIF此前已投资海外另类 资产基金。 GPIF此次独立进军日本市场的具体操作为：向佛罗里达州博卡拉顿DigitalBridge Group Inc.设立的基础 设施基金投资400亿日元，该基金目标资产包括数据中心;向摩根士丹利发起的房地产基金投资100亿日 元。两只基金的投资期限均为10年。 GPIF此次自主选择基金，无需通过资产管理公司，将增强其对投资的监督能力。这一变化实际发生于 截至2023年3月的财年，但此前GPIF主要针对海外私募股权、房地产和基础设施基金进行投资。 三井住友日兴证券分析师末泽秀则指出，GPIF需避免通过巨额交易扭曲市场价格或私人投资行为。尽 管当 ...

Market Overview - US stock indices showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones down 0.51% at 43,968.64 points, S&P 500 down 0.08% at 6,340 points, and Nasdaq up 0.35% at 21,242.7 points [1] Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Trump nominated Stephen Milan to fill the vacant Federal Reserve Board position, with a term ending on January 31, 2026 [3] - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has surged to the highest level since November 2021, indicating a weakening labor market [3] - Goldman Sachs reported a 30% chance of a US economic recession, although the global market remains vibrant and US stocks are near historical highs [3] Technology Sector Developments - OpenAI launched a more powerful GPT-5 model, enhancing its AI capabilities [4] - Major tech stocks mostly rose, with Apple up over 3%, Nvidia up 0.75%, and Tesla up 0.74% [5] Semiconductor Industry - Samsung Electronics announced plans to produce Apple's next-generation chips at its Austin, Texas facility, marking the introduction of innovative chip manufacturing technology in the US [7] Oil Market Dynamics - Crude oil prices hit their lowest closing level in over two months, with WTI crude futures closing below $64 per barrel, marking the longest consecutive decline since December 2023 [9] Pension Investment Changes - Trump signed an executive order allowing alternative assets like private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement savings plans, signaling a significant shift in US pension investment strategies [11]

行政命令指示美国证券交易委员会(SEC)修订法规，为退休计划提供另类资产投资便利。此举旨在为美 国工人提供更多投资选择，认为另类资产能提供有竞争力的回报和多元化收益。 美国总统特朗普签署了一项行政命令，开放401k账户投资另类资产，如私募股权、房地产和加密货币。 此举为另类资产行业打开了约12.5万亿美元的退休账户资金市场。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a significant policy shift in the U.S. pension investment landscape, allowing alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement savings plans, as announced by President Trump [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Changes - President Trump will sign an executive order to permit alternative assets in 401(k) plans, marking a major policy shift in U.S. pension investments [1][2]. - The U.S. Department of Labor will reassess guidelines regarding alternative asset investments in 401(k) plans and clarify the government's fiduciary responsibilities [2][3]. - This reform aligns with Trump's support for the cryptocurrency industry and follows recent congressional actions favoring cryptocurrencies [2]. Group 2: Market Impact - Following the announcement, Bitcoin prices surged, and private equity stocks like Apollo Group saw slight pre-market gains [2]. - The inclusion of private market products in 401(k) plans is expected to provide savers with more investment options and potentially higher returns, despite the associated risks and costs [3]. Group 3: Industry Developments - Major asset management firms, such as BlackRock, plan to introduce funds that allocate a portion of assets to private markets within 401(k) plans by 2026 [4]. - Empower, the second-largest retirement plan service provider in the U.S., is set to collaborate with asset management companies, including Apollo, to introduce private asset allocations in select accounts [4]. Group 4: Current Landscape - As of Q1 2025, Americans are projected to hold approximately $8.7 trillion in 401(k) accounts, with asset managers beginning to launch alternative asset products specifically for retirement accounts [3].

Group 1 - The U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order allowing private equity, cryptocurrencies, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans [1] - The order will instruct the U.S. Department of Labor to reassess guidelines regarding alternative asset investments in retirement plans [1] - The Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will coordinate with the SEC, Treasury, and other federal regulators to determine if rule modifications are necessary [1] Group 2 - The executive order aims to alleviate concerns among plan managers about offering illiquid and complex financial products to retirement plan participants [1] - Currently, most fixed contribution plans primarily consist of stocks and bonds [1] - Asset management firms view the new regulations for 401(k) plans as a growth opportunity, especially since many institutional investors have reached their private equity investment limits [1] Group 3 - Companies that may benefit from the new 401(k) regulations include Blackstone (BX.US), KKR (KKR.US), Apollo Global Management (APO.US), and BlackRock (BLK.US) [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order allowing private equity, cryptocurrencies, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans [1] - The order will instruct the U.S. Department of Labor to reassess guidelines regarding alternative asset investments in retirement plans [1] - The Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will coordinate with the SEC, Treasury, and other federal regulators to determine if rule modifications are necessary [1] Group 2 - The executive order aims to alleviate concerns among plan managers about offering illiquid and complex financial products to retirement plan participants [1] - Currently, most fixed contribution plans primarily consist of stocks and bonds [1] - Asset management firms view the new regulations for 401(k) plans as a growth opportunity, especially since many institutional investors have reached their private equity investment limits [1] Group 3 - Companies that may benefit from the new 401(k) regulations include Blackstone (BX.US), KKR (KKR.US), Apollo Global Management (APO.US), and BlackRock (BLK.US) [1]

Core Insights - In a low interest rate market environment, insurance funds are actively seeking higher returns through alternative assets, particularly asset-backed plans (insurance version of ABS) and REITs projects [1] Summary by Category Asset-Backed Plans - As of July 17, over 40 asset-backed plans have been registered with the China Insurance Asset Registration and Trading System, with a total scale exceeding 200 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 50% [1] REITs Investment - More than 40 insurance institutions have participated as strategic investors in over 10 REITs placements this year, compared to only 10 institutions participating in 7 REITs placements during the same period last year [1] Overall Trend - The data indicates that insurance funds are accelerating their exploration of investment opportunities in alternative assets [1]

Group 1: Investment Trends - A new generation of wealthy investors, primarily millennials and Gen Z, is skeptical about traditional markets and is increasingly investing in alternative assets such as pre-IPO unicorns, real estate, cryptocurrencies, and collectibles [1][8] - Since 2020, the number of retail clients holding alternative assets at Bank of America has doubled, with approximately 93% of surveyed investors planning to increase their allocation to alternative assets in the future [1][4] - The traditional 60/40 portfolio strategy has lost its appeal due to simultaneous declines in stocks and bonds, prompting a shift towards alternative investments [2][5] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Alternative asset supply is rapidly increasing, with 80% of alternative asset managers planning to launch retail-friendly products, nearly double from three years ago [4] - Financial institutions are adapting their offerings, with firms like Blackstone and Apollo Global Management repackaging elite investment strategies into ETFs and semi-liquid funds for broader distribution [1][4] - The demand for alternative assets is reshaping how Wall Street markets wealth creation products, moving from institutional-only products to those accessible to high-net-worth individuals [1][4] Group 3: Investor Behavior - Many investors are moving away from public markets, driven by a distrust of traditional investment systems, which they perceive as fragile and manipulated [8][9] - The cultural phenomenon of "fear of missing out" (FOMO) is influencing younger investors to seek early-stage investments in technology companies [5][6] - There is a notable divergence in investment preferences among younger investors, with some pursuing high-risk opportunities while others maintain significant cash holdings due to default settings in their investment accounts [9] Group 4: Future Outlook - The interplay between investor preferences and product supply is expected to drive a cyclical growth in alternative asset allocations, indicating a potential wave of change in wealth management practices [9] - The trend towards retailization of alternative assets is partly due to traditional buyers being "capital constrained," with individual investors currently allocating only 7% of their investments to alternative assets compared to 20% for large institutions [8][9]

Group 1 - Blackstone plans to invest $500 billion in Europe over the next decade, marking a significant milestone for its London operations on the 25th anniversary of its office there [1] - Since opening its London office in 2000, Blackstone has grown to manage over $1 trillion in assets globally and has become the largest fund manager in the European real estate sector [1] - Blackstone's CEO, Steve Schwarzman, highlighted that the London office now employs 650 people and has invested approximately $100 billion in the UK, making it one of the largest foreign investors in the country [1] Group 2 - At the SuperReturn international conference in Berlin, investment giants like BC Partners, Permira, and Brookfield Asset Management endorsed Europe as a key investment destination amid rising global economic risks [2] - Schwarzman emphasized that the shift in investment strategies in Europe presents a significant opportunity for growth, with Blackstone's investments in urban logistics becoming some of its most profitable [2] - Blackstone is also focusing on investments in the Middle East, viewing cities like Riyadh and Dubai as attractive opportunities due to their rapid development as international hubs [2]

以下文章来源于并购最前线 ，作者吴琼 并购最前线 . 投资界（PEdaily.cn）旗下，专注并购动态 近日，另类投资公司HPS I nv e stme nt Pa rt ne rs（简称"HPS"）宣布，已与贝莱德达成最 终协议——贝莱德将100%收购HPS的业务和资产，交易价格为120亿美元（约合人民币 87 0亿元）。 这将缔造又一笔金融巨头间的合并。本次卖方HPS，主要聚焦信贷领域，至今管理规模 达1 4 80亿美元。完成收购后，HPS其中三位领导人将加入贝莱德，共同领导一个全新成 立的私募融资解决方案业务部门。 而贝莱德，金融圈并不陌生。今年接连买下私募市场数据服务商Pr e q i n、基础设施投资 管理公司GIP，贝莱德业务版图不断扩充，至今资产管理规模已达11.5万亿美元，俨然成 为一只超级巨无霸。 贝莱德买下一个信贷巨头 金融圈并购潮。 作者 I 吴琼 将成立一个新部门 报道 I 投资界-并购最前线 HPS去向终于清晰。 此外，作为交易的一部分，贝莱德预计将以现金或再融资偿还约4亿美元的HPS现有债 务。 斥资80 0多亿，贝莱德买下的这家公司来头不小。成立于2007年，HPS最初是摩根大通 ...