Oak Hill Advisors joins hedge fund managers at DIFC. Faizan Hashmi Published June 16, 2026 | 01:45 PM DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 16th Jun, 2026) Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced that Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) a leading global credit-focused alternative investment firm, has received regulatory authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This follows OHA becoming the 100th hedge fund manager to be registered by the DIFC Authority, in late 2025. With approximately US$112 billion in assets under management as of 31st March 2026, OHA's expansion into Dubai underscores the growing global significance of DIFC as the region's preferred hub for alternative investment firms, asset managers, and financial institutions seeking access to regional and international markets. DIFC is home to the region's largest cluster of wealth and asset management firms and continues to attract the world's leading investment firms as a result of its world-class legal and regulatory framework, deep talent pool, and strategic geographic position connecting East and West. Declan Tiernan, Partner and Head of EMEA Client Coverage at OHA, said, "Establishing an office in the GCC marks an important milestone in OHA's continuing growth in a region where Urdu Point has developed many significant partnerships over time. The DIFC offers a sophisticated financial ecosystem, a strong regulatory framework, and strategic access to investors and opportunities across the middle East and beyond. Urdu Point look forward to expanding its already meaningful presence in the region and continuing to bring its differentiated credit investment capabilities and long-term partnership approach to regional investors and stakeholders." Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said, "OHA's decision to establish its presence in DIFC further reinforces Dubai's position as a leading global financial hub and a destination of choice for the world's foremost alternative investment firms. OHA joins a rapidly expanding ecosystem of global asset managers and credit specialists operating from DIFC, reflecting continued confidence in our regulatory environment, infrastructure, and ability to support the evolving needs of the global investment community." OHA manages a broad range of credit strategies across private credit, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, stressed and distressed debt, collateralised loan obligations, and multi-strategy credit investing, supported by more than 30 years of experience across global credit markets. Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Whatsapp

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Grain Management completes sale of Hunter Communications. PR Newswire Today at 10:01am PDT WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Grain Management ("Grain"), a leading global investment firm specializing in digital infrastructure, today announced the successful completion of the sale of Hunter Communications ("Hunter"), Oregon's largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider, to Oak Hill Capital. The transaction, which was originally announced in December 2025, closed in March 2026, reflecting Grain's disciplined approach to value creation and realization across its digital infrastructure investments. Hunter Communications is a leading regional fiber-optic internet provider operating a 3,000+ route-mile, fully fiber network engineered for multi-gig symmetrical speeds, low latency, and high network availability across residential, commercial, and enterprise customers in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. Under Grain's ownership, Hunter executed a series of targeted growth and operational initiatives, including strategic fiber network expansion, core and access infrastructure upgrades, enhanced network redundancy, and the implementation of scalable operating systems. These investments supported meaningful improvements in service reliability, customer experience, and the company's ability to efficiently scale its platform, reinforcing Hunter's position as a resilient, high-quality fiber infrastructure provider. Michael Wynschenk, CEO of Hunter Communications, said: "Grain has been an exceptional partner over the past several years, supporting Hunter's expansion and strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality connectivity to the communities we serve. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to building on this foundation in our next chapter." Michael McKenzie, Managing Director at Grain Management, said: "The successful exit of Hunter reflects Grain's disciplined approach to building and realizing value in high-quality digital infrastructure platforms. Our sector-driven investment strategy, combined with a consistent focus on talented management and diligent operational execution, enabled Hunter to scale into a leading regional provider with a strong and durable market position." Alston & Bird served as legal counsel to Grain in connection with the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed. About Grain Management Founded in 2007, Grain Management is a leading global investment firm. Wilsonville Spokesman believe broadband and digital infrastructure are foundational to the tech-enabled transformation occurring across all industries and facets of society. Its global team of seasoned and diverse professionals share a collective passion for the power of connectivity to strengthen communities and unlock human potential for all. Wilsonville Spokesman specialize in digital infrastructure and are a trusted solutions provider to the broadband and communications industry. Its unique combination of sector knowledge, experience as operators, and disciplined analytical approach guide its differentiated investment strategy across fiber networks, data centers, wireless spectrum, cell towers, as well as managed and infrastructure services. About Hunter Communications Hunter is headquartered in Medford, Oregon, where the company has established a legacy of service excellence and commitment to local communities. With multi-gig speeds, no data caps, competitive pricing, and customer service representatives who genuinely care, Hunter's 3,000-plus mile fiber network is nationally recognized for performance and reliability. Grain Management Public Relations SOURCE Grain Management, LLC This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.