Mercan Group Launches Albor at Santa María, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Panama Amid New Qualified Investor Regulations
Why this matters
Capital markets activity continues to be defined by the rotation from bank balance sheets to non-bank lenders. Private credit funds have raised record dry powder; banks have tightened CRE underwriting standards for the sixth consecutive quarter. The result is a market where well-sponsored deals clear, and marginal credit pays a meaningful spread to do so. For LPs, the allocation conversation has shifted decisively toward real estate debt, with equity allocations being deployed more selectively into operator-led platforms.
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- Disclosed capital deal value tracked in September 2026: $22.2B across 48 reported transactions.
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The Canada-headquartered global developer expands its Panama portfolio with its first residential project, advancing more than US$200 million in investments in the country. PANAMA CITY, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --…
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