The 10 Biggest Blackstone Buys in 2015

Blackstone's been wheeling and dealing all year as one of the most active CRE firms in the world. Here's a look at Blackstone's top 10 deals in 2015:

Blackstone Buys RioCan's US Portfolio for $2.7B

RioCan REIT is selling its portfolio of 49 retail properties in the Northeastern US and Texas to Blackstone Real Estate Partners for $2.7B.

Blackstone CEO At Davos: Market Turmoil Is A Fresh Opportunity For Us

For over 30 years, Blackstone has turned economic uncertainty into a hallmark of its success.

$5.3B Deal: Blackstone, Ivanhoe Cambridgé Close on Largest Mixed-Use in History

Blackstone just closed on the $5.3B purchase of Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village with Ivanhoe Cambridge.

Blackstone's $6B Purchase of Strategic Complete

The deal was first announced in September.

Blackstone Inks $1.9B Deal for 49 Shopping Centers

Blackstone inked a $1.9B deal for RioCan’s 49 US shopping centers, ending the Canadian REIT’s US presence.

Blackstone Leads The $107B Charge Of 2015 Private Real Estate Fundraising

Data from Preqin shows 2015 was the biggest year for private real estate funds since the financial crisis with $107B raised.

Blackstone Vice Chairman's 10 Surprises For 2016

Here are Blackstone's Byron Wien's Ten Surprises for 2016:

Brookfield Is Going For Blackstone Status With Private Equity Push

Toronto-based Brookfield looks to get up to Blackstone status with its move into private equity.

Blackstone, Gaw Eye Takeover Of $580M REIT

Sources tell Bloomberg that Blackstone and Gaw Capital are pondering offers for the $584M Singapore-based Ascendas Hospitality Trust.