The Indian real estate sector has transformed into a stable investment destination due to economic growth, regulatory reforms like RERA and GST, and rising institutional participation. Office REITs outperform, attracting global investors, while infrastructure projects and urbanization drive demand in both tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Blackstone and Brookfield are major players in India's REIT market, highlighting the sector's global relevance.

Apollo Global Management and Brookfield Corporation have secured major deals in the UK pension risk transfer market, acquiring leading players in retirement scheme management. Apollo paid 5.7 billion pounds for a key pension firm, while Brookfield paid 2.4 billion pounds for Just Group. The deals reflect the UK's growing need to outsource retirement obligations, with valuations reflecting high premiums and growth potential in private assets and renewable energy opportunities.

Private equity-backed insurers are intensifying their presence in the UK’s booming pension risk-transfer market, securing $10.7 billion in deals in the past month. Key players like Brookfield, Apollo, and Blackstone are acquiring companies and forming partnerships, while UK regulators warn of systemic risks linked to the trend.

The article reports on several major mergers and acquisitions, including Air France-KLM withdrawing from a stake purchase in Air Europa, Brookfield Wealth Solutions acquiring Just Group for £2.4 billion, Euronext's all-share offer for Hellenic Exchanges, JD.com's acquisition of Ceconomy, AbbVie's potential $1 billion deal with Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, and Wilson Sonsini's sale of its technology unit to Paychex.

Canada’s largest firms are set to report quarterly results for energy, mining, fintech, and real estate during the week of August 5–9, 2025. Key players like Suncor, Manulife, Shopify, and Wheaton Precious Metals will provide insights into oil profits, software sales, commodity demand, and real estate trends, with results expected to influence investor sentiment and market movements.