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Consultant calls on investors to quiz managers over ESG processes
5 years ago
The lack of consistent and reliable data seems to be a major challenge when embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria across private equity, infrastructure and credit. -
Italian pension fund seeks direct lending managers
5 years ago
Previndai, the €11bn pension fund for managers of industrial companies, has issued a notice seeking global and European direct lending managers -
Private debt tops the tables for Industriens Pensionsforsikring
5 years ago
Industriens Pensionsforsikring, the DKK164.5 billion ($25.7 billion) pension scheme, generated a 1.6% return from its private debt portfolio, according to its mid-year 2018 results -
Sovereign investors' allocation to alternative credit increase rapidly, finds survey
5 years ago
Sovereign investors are increasing their exposure to CLOs, direct lending and bank loans, according to a 2018 Global Sovereign Asset Management Study published by Invesco this week -
Danes work with Credit Suisse to bankroll direct lenders
5 years ago
Credit Suisse has forged an alliance with another pension fund in a partnership that will provide leverage to direct lenders -
Michigan pension fund looks to commit $80 million to debt funds
5 years ago
The $114 billion Michigan pension fund is looking to commit to two private debt funds managed by London-based Kreos Capital and New-York headquartered MidOcean Credit Partners -
New regulations set to spur Swedish state pensions' investment in illiquid credit
5 years ago
A new proposal on investment guidelines giving four of Sweden’s state pension plans greater freedom to invest in private markets, including illiquid credit, is progressing through the Swedish parliament -
London pension funds pick CQS as first manager for new credit fund of fund
5 years ago
London Collective Investment Vehicle (London CIV), a fund for London pension funds, has announced the launch of its first fixed income offering – LCIV MAC fund -
Massachusetts pension fund invests $75 million with TowerBrook
5 years ago
Mass PRIM) has made a $75 million commitment to New-York based TowerBrook Capital Partners for its second structured opportunities fund, according to 15 May board documentation -
Ares targets €4.5 billion for fourth European direct lending fund
6 years ago
Los Angeles based Ares Capital Management has launched its fourth European direct lending fund, Ares Capital Europe IV, with a €4.5 billion target size, SEC filings show -
US pension fund backs ICG's global mid market offerings
6 years ago
London-based Intermediate Capital Group has won further commitments from US pension funds for middle market credit investing -
Tikehau raises over €200 million for French loan fund
6 years ago
Paris-based Tikehau has launched its latest Novo fund, which is endorsed by the French Insurance Federation -
Anchorage wins $75 million ticket for global credit fund
6 years ago
A US pension fund has approved an investment in the upcoming Anchorage credit fund -
Pennsylvania pension fund to commit €150 million to direct lending
6 years ago
The Public School Employees’ Retirement Board has recommended a €150 million investment in Intermediate Capital Group's ICG Europe VII fund -
Minnesota pension fund looks to commit $535 million to 'private credit'
6 years ago
Minnesota State Board of Investments has recommended investments worth $535 million to private credit, according to board documentation seen by Creditflux -
Californian pension fund approves $50 million commitment to CLO-focused fund
6 years ago
The pension fund has approved a $25 million commitment to an upcoming CLO fund, adding to $25 million previously committed -
UK pension scheme hires head of credit
6 years ago
A UK pension scheme with £29.6 billion of assets has hired a new head of credit, who will help grow the fund's investment grade capabilities -
US pension scheme puts $100 million into top-performing CQS fund
6 years ago
A multi-strategy credit fund run by CQS has earned a $100 million commitment from a US pension fund -
UK pension fund awards Loomis Sayles £485 million for multi-strategy credit
6 years ago
Natixis-affiliate Loomis Sayles has been awarded a £485 million ($647.3 million) mandate by the Avon Pension Fund to manage its multi-asset credit allocation -
Investors pledge cash after turning to direct lender Prestige
6 years ago
Just like every magic trick has three parts, every fundraising has three stages: building a track record, marketing and, the most difficult, delivering strong returns. Prestige is clearly performing well as it gains three investor mandates -
Hermes wins $400 million mandate to show investing ethically really is worth it
6 years ago
Hermes Investment Management has won a $400 million mandate to oversee a global high yield credit portfolio on behalf of Swedish pension fund giant Första AP-Fonden (AP1) -
Large insurers staff up for major expansion into direct lending
6 years ago
Large insurance companies are looking to take on the heavy-lifting of direct lending themselves -
Local Pensions Partnership looks to go direct with £1.3 billion credit fund
6 years ago
The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP), which runs the pension schemes of two separate UK local government areas, has announced the launch of a £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) credit fund -
Canadian pension giant makes big hire for new European direct lending unit
6 years ago
Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) has made its move into European direct lending -
Devon pension fund hires two firms and creates £150 million private credit bucket
6 years ago
A Devon pension fund is set to introduce a 3% allocation to the private debt asset class.
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