Blackstone-backed AirTrunk will invest an additional $1 billion in its Inzai hyperscale campus near Tokyo to support AI workloads, raising capacity to 300+ MW. The move highlights continued demand for large-scale data centers and reinforces BX's exposure to AirTrunk’s growth. The ultimate impact hinges on completion timing, capex cadence, and BX’s potential monetization of its investment.
Blackstone disclosed in a regulatory filing that it will continue capping withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund in the third quarter as redemption requests stay elevated. The lack of disclosed cap size keeps investors focused on liquidity risk within Blackstone's private markets business, with potential near-term pressure on fund performance and fees if outflows persist.
Blackstone Infrastructure's Safe Harbor Marinas is nearing a $1.5 billion deal to acquire MarineMax, sources say. If completed, it would expand BX's marina footprint and transition MarineMax from public to private ownership, with timing likely contingent on financing and regulatory review.
HSBC is selling its A$36 billion Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone, marking a complete retreat from retail banking in Australia. The move expands Blackstone's lending exposure and could influence funding terms for similar portfolios. The deal may attract scrutiny on risk transfer and capital allocation by both parties.
Blackstone posted higher second-quarter income, driven by expanding assets under management and profits from its AI-focused bets. The results underscore BX’s ability to monetize scale and AI exposure, supporting potential earnings growth if AUM momentum holds and AI investments continue to perform as expected.
Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Blackstone unveiled two closed-end funds on Bank of America platforms, expanding access to blended public and private assets. The WVB All Markets Fund combines active public markets with private markets exposure, while the WVB Blackstone All Privates Fund offers direct private-market allocations. The collaboration could drive Blackstone’s asset inflows and fee generation through Merrill and BoA Private Bank channels in coming quarters.