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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Charles Group, Patel Family Office Sign $1 Billion Real Estate Pact at Global Wealth Conference
LONDON, June 18, 2025 - In a landmark move aimed at bridging traditional real estate with emerging opportunities in infrastructure, Charles Group, one of India's fastest-growing diversified conglomerates, signed a $1 billion strategic agreement with the U.S.- based Patel Family Office during the Global Wealth Conference 2025, hosted by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) at London's historic Mansion House. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally exchanged in the Egyptian Hall, witnessed by more than 40 global asset allocators, including over 20 sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) representing $5 trillion in capital. The signing took place in the presence of Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE, Former Minister of Investment, and Rt. Sir Brandon Lewis CBE, Former UK Cabinet Minister and Board Member, VEON. The deal marks the first transaction announced at this year's GWC, a milestone that organizers say signals how sovereign allocators and private capital are aligning around digitally-native, real-world asset (RWA) strategies. Under the partnership, the firms will co-develop a digital investment platform focused on real estate and infrastructure assets across UK, GCC, India and the SAARC region, with long-term plans to scale globally and explore strategic business investment opportunities in this space. The Technology infrastructure will be provided by a U.S. based company. 'This collaboration opens a new frontier for Indian-origin institutions to lead in the digital revolution,' said Jose Charles Martin, Chairman and Managing Director of Charles Group. 'We're committed to making real-world assets more accessible, transparent, and scalable.' 'This partnership exemplifies how family capital can drive innovation that's both inclusive and institutional-grade,' added Dipika Patel, Chairwoman of Patel Family Office.'Real estate is one of the most powerful tools of nation-building,' said Kim Diamond. The agreement outlines a multi-pronged framework including: ● A pipeline of real estate and hospitality projects in India and other emerging markets ● The development of compliant, cross-border investment opportunities. Regulatory coordination across the UK, GCC, and SAARC jurisdictions ● Tailored access channels for SWFs, family offices, and qualified institutional buyers. The MoU was commemorated in a group photograph (from right to left) featuring Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE (Former Minister of Investment), Rt. Sir Brandon Lewis CBE (Former UK Cabinet Minister and Board Member, VEON), Dipika Patel (Chairwoman of Patel Family Office), Jose Charles Martin (Chairman and Managing Director of Charles Group), Bhupesh Nagarajan (Chairman, Indira Group & Sr. MD, SWFI Middle East), and Kim Diamond.'This is the kind of initiative we envisioned when we called for London to be the home of trusted digital innovation,' said Sir Brandon Lewis. 'A bold step in the right direction.''The future of capital is being written here - on-purpose, and on a global stage,' Lord Johnson added. For Charles Group, the deal marks its formal global debut, signaling a new phase in the firm's evolution from industrial powerhouse to capital allocator. For the Patel Family Office, it affirms their growing role in shaping infrastructure and real estate investment frameworks. For further information, please contact: ● Charles Group: info@ ● Patel Family Office: admin@ About the Institutions: Connect Initiative)
Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Charles Group, Patel Family Office Sign $1 Billion Real Estate Pact at Global Wealth Conference
LONDON, June 18, 2025 - In a landmark move aimed at bridging traditional real estate with emerging opportunities in infrastructure, Charles Group, one of India's fastest-growing diversified conglomerates, signed a $1 billion strategic agreement with the U.S.- based Patel Family Office during the Global Wealth Conference 2025, hosted by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) at London's historic Mansion House. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally exchanged in the Egyptian Hall, witnessed by more than 40 global asset allocators, including over 20 sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) representing $5 trillion in capital. The signing took place in the presence of Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE, Former Minister of Investment, and Rt. Sir Brandon Lewis CBE, Former UK Cabinet Minister and Board Member, VEON. The deal marks the first transaction announced at this year's GWC, a milestone that organizers say signals how sovereign allocators and private capital are aligning around digitally-native, real-world asset (RWA) strategies. Under the partnership, the firms will co-develop a digital investment platform focused on real estate and infrastructure assets across UK, GCC, India and the SAARC region, with long-term plans to scale globally and explore strategic business investment opportunities in this space. The Technology infrastructure will be provided by a U.S. based company. This collaboration opens a new frontier for Indian-origin institutions to lead in the digital revolution, said Jose Charles Martin, Chairman and Managing Director of Charles Group. We're committed to making real-world assets more accessible, transparent, and scalable. This partnership exemplifies how family capital can drive innovation that's both inclusive and institutional-grade, added Dipika Patel, Chairwoman of Patel Family Office. Real estate is one of the most powerful tools of nation-building, said Kim Diamond. The agreement outlines a multi-pronged framework including: A pipeline of real estate and hospitality projects in India and other emerging markets The development of compliant, cross-border investment opportunities. Regulatory coordination across the UK, GCC, and SAARC jurisdictions Tailored access channels for SWFs, family offices, and qualified institutional buyers. The MoU was commemorated in a group photograph ( from right to left) featuring Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE (Former Minister of Investment), Rt. Sir Brandon Lewis CBE (Former UK Cabinet Minister and Board Member, VEON), Dipika Patel (Chairwoman of Patel Family Office), Jose Charles Martin (Chairman and Managing Director of Charles Group), Bhupesh Nagarajan (Chairman, Indira Group & Sr. MD, SWFI Middle East), and Kim Diamond. This is the kind of initiative we envisioned when we called for London to be the home of trusted digital innovation,' said Sir Brandon Lewis. 'A bold step in the right direction. The future of capital is being written here - on-purpose, and on a global stage, Lord Johnson added. For Charles Group, the deal marks its formal global debut, signaling a new phase in the firm's evolution from industrial powerhouse to capital allocator. For the Patel Family Office, it affirms their growing role in shaping infrastructure and real estate investment frameworks. For further information, please contact: About the Institutions:
CTV News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Young athletes to be inspired and supported at Windsor's first SPARK Camp
Young athletes are set to be welcomed on July 12 and July 13 for Windsor's first-ever SPARK Camp. The camp will take place at the Toldo Lancer Centre. It will be led by Dominic and Theo Johnson, training young athletes to focus on mental wellness, financial literacy, and career transitions. SPARK stands for Support, Purpose, Alignment, Resilience, and Knowledge. 'This camp is deeply personal to us,' said Dominic Johnson, a former NCAA Division I athlete and SPARK Camp organizer. 'We've lived through the struggles many athletes face off the field – mental health challenges, financial stress, and the identity shift after sports. SPARK was created to tackle those issues head-on and empower the next generation.' Theo Johnson currently plays for the New York Giants. He will come back to Windsor to help lead the camp. In order to keep the camp accessible, the brothers hope to raise money for it, offering scholarships for those who can't afford to attend, covering the costs for travel, meals, equipment, and mental health support. 'This isn't about football – it's about giving young athletes the tools to succeed long after the game ends,' said Dominic. 'We're building a community of leaders and equipping them to face life's biggest challenges. More information on the camp is available here.
India Gazette
03-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
India's all-party delegation receives UK support for Operation Sindoor, anti-terror efforts
London [UK], June 3 (ANI): The all-party parliamentary delegation from India concluded a day of high-level engagements in London, meeting UK government ministers, parliamentarians, party leaders, think tanks, and India friendship groups as part of its visit from May 31 to June 3, 2025. Discussions during the visit focused on strengthening India-UK collaboration against cross-border terrorism, with Operation Sindoor highlighted as a significant shift in India's counter-terrorism approach. The delegation received wide-ranging support, reaffirming shared commitments to global security, justice, and strategic partnership, according to High Commission of India, London press release. The day began with an interaction with UK-based think tanks, where the threat of cross-border terrorism and how Operation Sindoor sets a new strategic benchmark in India's fight against it were discussed. The delegation met Catherine West MP, Minister for the Indo-Pacific at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. She reaffirmed the UK's condemnation of terror attacks in India, its strong bilateral ties with India, and support for global efforts to bring perpetrators of terror to justice, read the release. At Conservative Campaign Headquarters, the delegation engaged with Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE, Co-Chair of the Conservative Party, and Koolesh Shah, Co-Chair of the Conservative Friends of India. They voiced strong support for India's fight against terrorism, acknowledged its global implications, and lauded the Indian diaspora's contribution to the UK. The delegation also met with Labour Party India Friendship Groups--including Labour Friends of India, Labour Convention of Indian Organisations, Sikhs for Labour, and Hindus for Labour. The groups expressed unified support for India's anti-terrorism efforts, emphasising the need to dismantle terror infrastructure and curb terror financing. In a separate meeting, the delegation briefed Seema Malhotra MP, UK Minister for Migration and Citizenship and Minister for Equalities, on Operation Sindoor. The day concluded with a dinner interaction with UK thought leaders, discussing the scourge of terrorism, its social impact, and the connected rise of radicalisation. The Indian delegation, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, includes BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari, Samik Bhattacharya, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress MPs Ghulam Ali Khatana and Amar Singh, former Union Minister MJ Akbar, and former Ambassador Pankaj Saran. Earlier, the all-party delegation interacted with the Indian diaspora at India House in London, reaffirming India's united stance and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms. This diplomatic outreach follows Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, which claimed 26 lives. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. As part of this initiative, seven multi-party delegations are visiting countries worldwide to inform international partners about India's response to terrorism and its broader fight against cross-border terror threats. (ANI)
