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MassMutual to Buy American Financial Annuity Unit

MassMutual to Buy American Financial Annuity Unit

The $3.5 billion deal came a day after Allstate said it would sell its life insurance business to private-equity giant Blackstone for $2.8 billion.

By Matthew Heller | January 28, 2021

Finance of America Plans $1.9B SPAC Merger to Go Public

Finance of America Plans $1.9B SPAC Merger to Go Public

The Blackstone-backed company will go public by merging with blank check company Replay Acquisition.

By Lauren Muskett | October 13, 2020

Blackstone Makes $3B Match with Bumble Owner

Blackstone Makes $3B Match with Bumble Owner

The acquisition of dating app startup MagicLab fits Blackstone's push to invest in companies with robust growth profiles.

By Matthew Heller | November 11, 2019

Blackstone to Convert from a Partnership to a Corporation

Credit & Capital

Blackstone to Convert from a Partnership to a Corporation

The private equity giant's structural change will allow more investors to buy its stock.

By Vincent Ryan | April 19, 2019

Ex-Healthcare CFO Accused of $309M Fraud

Risk & Compliance

Ex-Healthcare CFO Accused of $309M Fraud

Sotirios “Sam” Zaharis and two other former Constellation Healthcare execs allegedly duped investor Chinh Chu into acquiring the company for $309 million.

By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2018

What’s Life Like for an Industry-Switching CFO?

What’s Life Like for an Industry-Switching CFO?

Fredrik Eliasson leaves a long career in the railroad business to take over finance in the health-care technology field.

By David McCann | April 5, 2018

Rising to the Challenge

Rising to the Challenge

Twenty CFOs who have career-defining tests ahead.

By CFO Staff | September 15, 2016

Blackstone Profits Plunge

Investment Banking

Blackstone Profits Plunge

'The market tantrum in the first part of the year resulted in lots of dislocation,' said CEO Stephen Schwarzman.

By Matthew Heller | April 21, 2016

Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B

Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B

The $23.75-per-share deal gives Blackstone access to office buildings that cater to life science tenants in major markets.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 9, 2015

Blackstone Fined $39M Over Fee Practices

Risk Management

Blackstone Fined $39M Over Fee Practices

The settlement with the SEC is the second stemming from the agency's increased authority over the private equity industry.

By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2015

Company’s Scale, Complexity Challenge Hilton CFO

Company’s Scale, Complexity Challenge Hilton CFO

The company has performed excellently in recent years, but the success hasn't come easily.

By David McCann | September 11, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending July 31

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending July 31

Blackstone, Serta Simmons, AssetAvenue, FARO Technologies, Tutor Perini, PAR Technology, Nuance Communications, Key Tronic, Penhall, Select Energy

By Joan Urdang | July 31, 2015

GE Parlays GE Capital Asset Sale into $50 Billion Buyback

GE Parlays GE Capital Asset Sale into $50 Billion Buyback

The exits of targeted GE Capital businesses should release about $35 billion in dividends that are expected to be allocated to the buyback.

By David Katz | April 10, 2015

Private Equity: Barbarians at Middle Age

Private Equity: Barbarians at Middle Age

The firms that pioneered private equity are becoming duller.

By Economist Staff | April 25, 2014

Infrastructure Financing: A Long and Winding Road

Infrastructure Financing: A Long and Winding Road

The world needs more infrastructure. How will it pay for it?

By Economist Staff | March 24, 2014