Asset Management

Manama – November 01, 2026 -- SICO BSC (c) has won approximately USD 1.6 billion in new business from institutional and individual investors during 2026, the Bahrain-based asset manager, broker and investment bank announced at the Gateway Gulf 2026 Forum.

Mandates span three SICO divisions, mostly in public markets

The total aggregates new mandates across SICO's Asset Management, Wealth Management and Investment Banking businesses. Most of the volume sits in public markets, with the remainder in private markets.

USD 1.4 billion flows into SICO-managed funds and portfolios

About USD 1.4 billion of the total is new inflows and investments into public and private funds and portfolios managed by SICO. The remaining portion, more than USD 200 million, covers transactions and mandates across public and private markets and alternative investment products.

Dublin – October 12, 2026 -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) completed 204 asset transactions in the third quarter of 2026 and returned about $783 million to shareholders through a share repurchase of 5.3 million shares at an average price of $147.12.

AerCap signs 85 leases across aircraft, engines and helicopters

The lessor signed 85 lease agreements in the quarter: 16 widebody aircraft, 45 narrowbody aircraft, 13 engines and 11 helicopters. It also signed financing transactions worth approximately $900 million.

AerCap buys 32 aircraft, led by 20 Boeing 737 MAX jets

AerCap completed 34 purchases covering 32 aircraft and 2 helicopters. The aircraft bought for its owned portfolio were 20 Boeing 737 MAX, 8 Airbus A320neo Family, 2 Boeing 787-9s and 2 Embraer E195-E2s.

Columbus, Ohio – September 24, 2026 -- Bay Crane Companies will offer its entire surplus fleet at a no-reserve absolute auction on Tuesday, September 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, after selecting Jeff Martin Auctioneers to run the sale.

Bay Crane liquidates excess iron following recent acquisitions

The Bay Crane Companies – Absolute Strategic Fleet Update Auction stems from a series of recent acquisitions that left the company with surplus equipment. Bay Crane, ranked the third-largest crane rental company in North America, is marketing the excess inventory to keep its fleet aligned with growth plans rather than carrying idle assets.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Grafine Partners has hired Suzanne Flannery as Managing Director and Head of Strategic Initiatives, a newly created role at the principal investment firm focused on the lower middle and middle market.

Flannery joins from Neuberger Berman to lead cross-firm strategic execution

Ms. Flannery will work across Grafine's investment, capital formation and operations teams as the firm seeks to institutionalize its platform and expand direct investment activity. She joins from Neuberger Berman, where she served as Managing Director and Head of Product Marketing Platform, leading a global team supporting the firm's investment offerings.

Providence, R.I. and Dallas, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Procaccianti Companies and joint venture partner Rugger Capital have acquired the 217-key Charleston Harbor Resort in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, while Suntex Marinas has separately acquired the adjacent Charleston Harbor Marina, one of the state's largest in-water marinas with more than 450 slips.

Two buyers split ownership of a single waterfront destination

The resort and marina, though physically adjacent and jointly anchoring access to historic downtown Charleston, will be owned and operated independently. Procaccianti's hospitality affiliate, TPG Hotels & Resorts, will manage the resort, while Suntex will own and operate the marina, which accommodates vessels from recreational cruisers to superyachts.