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Private credit firms chase opportunities in asset based lending as US banks withdraw
20 days ago
Lending against assets is becoming the fastest growing part of private credit. The market is expected to grow from roughly USD 787bn in 2024 to more than USD 1.26trn in 2028, according to a report by Research and Markets, a data and statistics firm. -
US regulatory capital deals are increasing — and not just for big banks
20 days ago
US regulatory capital deals are increasing — and not just for big banks -
Allianz gears up to launch European credit impact investing fund
21 days ago
Allianz Global Investors filed regulatory documents in Luxembourg this week for a new impact investing fund, the latest in a string of similar strategies -
Pensions specialist Broadstone snaps up credit risk shop
26 days ago
Broadstone has acquired credit and analytics firm Vestigo Partners Limited for an undisclosed amount, as the UK-based pensions, investments and employee benefits specialist expands its credit risk capabilities -
Paul Hastings hires Shearman & Sterling lawyer as partner in London
27 days ago
Paul Hastings has hired a new partner and restructuring and special situations attorney, the latest in a string of European restructuring hires for the firm -
DWS head of direct lending departs
28 days ago
Marcus Herbig, head of direct lending at DWS, has left the firm, according to people familiar with the matter -
Global Loan Highlights 1Q24: Don’t call it a comeback
1 month ago
Loan refinancing share hits historic high, but IG issuance stymies YoY global growth -
Schroders Capital adds new global head of business development and product
1 month ago
Schroders Capital turned to ICG to source its newly-created role of global head of business development and product -
Submissions open for third European Direct Lending Awards
1 month ago
Following the success of the Debtwire Direct Lending Awards dinner in 2023, the European Direct Lending Awards return for a third time to celebrate the achievements of the market. -
Carlyle's head of direct lending departs
2 months ago
Carlyle's Head of Direct Lending has left the firm to pursue other opportunities, according to a company memo -
Funds round-up: Feb-2024 - managers turn to European wealth
2 months ago
European private credit managers turn to the wealthy in our roundup of notable fundraising in February 2024. -
UK manager launches new private credit growth fund
2 months ago
Manager held a first close of its new private credit growth fund with GBP 75m, as the UK-based firm continues to grow with new senior-level hires -
European Union rolls out ELTIF 2.0 structure
2 months ago
The European Union’s latest regulations for its long-term investment funds — known as ELTIF 2.0 — went into effect on 10 January, ousting the old model to make it easier for both alternative investment managers and retail investors alike to tap into the market -
Fund performance: CLO funds dominate top 10, but long-short and Ucits funds find places too
2 months ago
CLO funds made sure to end the year their way: once again they claimed most of the top performance spots. Six of the 10 best-performing funds in December have a majority of their assets invested in CLOs. -
Alternative asset managers increasingly tapping wealth channel for private credit fundraising
2 months ago
Wealthy individual investors have become increasingly appealing to alternative asset managers looking to raise money for private credit funds as asset managers look to broaden fundraising beyond institutional investors -
Muzinich launches investment-grade credit fund
3 months ago
Muzinich & Co. has launched the Muzinich Global Market Duration Investment Grade Fund, which will focus primarily on investing in global corporate investment grade bonds -
Former Barclays execs launch private credit strategy at Phoenix Merchant Partners
3 months ago
Phoenix Merchant Partners is the latest player to move into the private credit space with the launch of a new private credit strategy, as the global credit markets continue to expand. -
DebtDynamics EMEA: Size matters
3 months ago
Direct lending margins widen on small deals, with an enlarging gap to other deals in the latest DebtDynamics EMEA research -
AEW Europe completes deal to buy private debt manager Natixis
3 months ago
AEW Europe has finalized a deal to buy private debt platform Natixis Investment Managers International for an undisclosed amount, as the European real estate investment manager continues to expand its global direct lending footprint -
Credit PMs remain gloomy in latest IACPM survey
3 months ago
Survey participants in the latest IACPM Credit Outlook Survey believe the euphoria seen in global financial markets during the last few months of 2023 was overdone -
Ares hires new co-head of European alternative credit
3 months ago
Ares Management has hired Stefano Questa as partner and co-head of Europe alternative credit, as the alternative investment giant continues to build out its global private credit business -
Permira promotes Bauer to co-head of direct lending
3 months ago
Permira has promoted Jens Bauer from managing director to the role of co-head of direct lending investment team and investment committee member -
Full-year 2023 European Leveraged Highlights
4 months ago
Debtwire has released the full-year 2023 European Leveraged Highlights, containing key trends in the leveraged loan and high-yield bond markets -
Managers advise caution despite upbeat outlook for private credit
4 months ago
The golden age of private credit isn’t over yet. In fact, industry experts remain bullish, anticipating continued growth in our breakdown of recent outlooks for the market -
Private credit hit by growing pains as agreements get longer and execution slows
4 months ago
The rapid rise in private credit continues to stir up excitement among borrowers. But, despite the sector’s competitive advantages — such as speed of execution and light regulation — deals are taking longer to close as the industry expands.
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