Investor Intentions

Japanese government related investment organisation is looking to increase its private debt exposure to Africa.

The insurance company is partnering with its asset management arm to create a new private credit strategy.

The institution is open to new partnerships on a co-investment basis, taking a sector-agnostic approach.

The company’s allocation to infrastructure debt has been increasing over the years.

The South-Korean based pension fund has announced its selection plan for the second half of 2025.

The public pension fund will look to partner with established fund managers.

The Japanese LP will be more cautious in the next 12 months and is looking to invest into one new private debt fund.

SFMI aims to invest in around 10 private debt funds over the next 12 months, focusing on direct lending and seasoned managers.

The Japanese institution plans to commit up to $1.5bn across 10 private debt funds over the next year, with a strong focus on senior debt in the US and Europe.

The institution is interested in new impact opportunities across Europe, APAC and the US.