Analysis

Moody’s: Apollo, State Street ETF proposal raises questions of liquidity mismatch

If the SEC approves it, the success of this novel ETF could influence the creation of others like it

Oaktree’s Matthew Wilson sees upswing in sponsor-based activities

Oaktree’s SSF III has deployed nearly 55% of its nearly $3bn total raised, with investments in companies such as NexGen and TriMark.

Hamilton Lane co-CEO Erik Hirsch: Retail investor impact on private markets will be ‘seismic’

Individual investors will demand a more sophisticated customer experience with better ease of access and improved transparency, Hirsch tells PE Hub.

Bankruptcy court: Yellow on hook for pension contributions

Judge’s ruling does not give a number to pension liability but suggests that it will far exceed the debtors’ assets.

Configure Partners report finds aggressive dealmaking

Lenders are stretching terms amid an overabundance of dry power and too few deals.

Fearless Fund settlement has firms re-evaluating DE&I platforms

GP and investors may be skittish about racial investment mandates even after the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that investment programmes targeting underrepresented entrepreneurs represents racial discrimination.

S&P Global: $950bn of CRE debt due in 2024 to pressure refinancings

The amount of commercial real estate debt will peak at $1.27trn in 2027, driven by lower borrowing costs from years’ past.

Warburg Pincus closes inaugural debt fund on $4bn, double its target

The firm’s entry into private debt with a direct lending fund will target sponsored and non-sponsored companies.