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Blackstone

Alternative asset manager

blackstone.com

Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded year: 1985
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–8,500
Industry: Investment Management & Fund Operators

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Latest news about Blackstone

In short: Blackstone reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, driven by strategic AI investments, and acquired a large Australian loan book.

Company announcements

July 30 Blackstone

Blackstone acquires HSBC's A$36 billion Australian home loan portfolio

This is the largest such transaction globally, demonstrating Blackstone's credit capabilities and commitment to Australia.

July 30 Blackstone

Blackstone announces agreement to acquire DarkVision

DarkVision provides advanced ultrasound imaging for industrial asset inspection. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

July 30 Blackstone

Blackstone celebrates Jersey Mike's Subs' IPO

Jersey Mike's Subs rang the NYSE opening bell, marking a key milestone in its IPO journey.

July 28 Blackstone

Blackstone joins consortium in $16B Kuwait pipeline partnership

The lease-and-lease-back agreement involves KOC's crude oil pipeline network with Blackstone, Brookfield, and KKR holding 49%.

Media coverage

July 30 AFR

Blackstone snaps up $36b of HSBC Australian home and personal loans

Blackstone is in the Australian mortgage game after buying the largest home loan book ever from HSBC as it retreats from retail banking in Australia.

July 30 Alternative Credit Investor

Blackstone backs £18.8bn acquisition of HSBC Australian mortgage portfolio - Alternative Credit Investor

Blackstone has agreed to finance the acquisition of HSBC’s A$36bn (£17.7bn) Australian home loan portfolio.

July 30 Yahoo Finance

Report: Blackstone kept millions in dividends on illegal, voided sale of PNM stock

The world's largest private equity firm made more than $13 million in a stock transaction that was deemed illegal by New Mexico utility regulators. A...

July 30 PitchBook

Oil chokepoints create private equity opportunity

Private equity is poised to fund pipeline bypass projects as geopolitical tensions disrupt oil supply routes.

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