Financial services

Blue Owl buys placement firm Ascentium Group

Blue Owl Group has acquired Hong Kong-based Ascentium Group, a placement firm.

Blackstone to acquire GIC's 49 pct stake in Dexus: Reuters

Blackstone Inc is acquiring Singapore wealth fund GIC's 49 percent stake in Dexus, an Australian logistics trust for $1.50 billion, reported Reuters.

CPPIB looks to sell Wilton Re, Ascot insurance platforms: Reuters

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is seeking to sell its Wilton Re and Ascot Group insurance platforms, marking a strategic U-turn in the face of intense competition, Reuters reported.

Ten Coves leads $20.5m growth funding round in Cassini Systems

Steve Piaker, managing partner at Ten Coves, will join Cassini Systems board.

Peerage takes stake in Cascade Sotheby's International Realty

Peerage Realty Partners has acquired an interest in Cascade Sotheby´s International Realty, a Bend, Oregon-based residential and commercial real estate brokerage.

FNZ to buy Appway from Summit Partners

FNZ has agreed to acquire Appway, a provider of client onboarding and client servicing for financial institutions.

Family office-backed Morrow Sodali buys Gryphon Advisors

Morrow Sodali has acquired Gryphon Advisors, a Toronto-based proxy solicitation, contested situations, corporate governance advisory and shareholder services company.

AnaCap-backed MRH Trowe buys Helmig & Partner

MRH Trowe, which is backed by AnaCap, has acquired Helmig & Partner, a German specialty broker for bakery chains.