Ex-BlackRock exec’s firm Gallatin Point acquires First Investors, Macquarie lays off global head of TMT, other senior execs, Ex-Carlyle, Cerberus execs’ shop Staple Street holds one-and-done close

Macquarie lays off a number of senior execs and Staple Street Capital, created by ex- Carlyle Group and Cerberus execs, closes iits third fund at $520 million.