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Partners Group limited investor withdrawals from its $8.6 billion Global Value Sicav fund to 5% in Q2 2026 after redemption requests neared 10% of the fund's value. The move triggered a 17.79% share selloff.
This commentary argues that private equity acquisitions of manufactured home parks in rural areas lead to rent hikes that displace low-income residents. Drawing on interviews in Wisconsin, it contends that residents face limited affordable alternatives due to high relocation costs, effectively trapping them in unaffordable housing.
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. is considering establishing a ¥100 billion ($627 million) mezzanine fund with One Investment Management. The fund will target institutional investors outside Japan and invest in subordinated loans and preferred shares for acquisition deals involving Japanese companies.