Loan Note

Loan Note: Santander makes key infra debt hires; smaller funds hit fundraising wall

In today’s edition, Santander grows its infrastructure debt operation to help manage two new funds. Plus: smaller managers are finding fundraising a struggle; and we invite our readers to participate in our emerging manager survey. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 10 September 2026

Loan Note: American GPs dominate fundraising; unitranche makes comeback in Europe

In today’s edition, Analysis of the top fundraisers finds that North American GPs continue to be the dominant force in private credit. However, European unitranche deals are making a comeback, according to research by Houlihan Lokey. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 07 September 2026

Loan Note: New Blue Owl tender offer; Carlyle backs car racing track

In today’s edition, Blue Owl opens window for BDC tender offer. Plus: Carlyle backs storied US racetrack; and CFA Institute calls for better retail regulations in private credit. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

6 min read · 03 September 2026

Loan Note: JPMorgan’s small-cap move; key hires for Barings, La Caisse

In today’s edition, JPMorgan targets small-caps, Barings names US wealth hire and La Caisse adds to private debt team. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 27 August 2026

Loan Note: Gralla joins Bfinance; Korean LPs turn away from direct lending

In today’s edition, Sven Gralla takes up the role of senior director of private debt at London-based consultancy Bfinance. Plus: Korean LPs are signalling a shift away from direct lending funds into infrastructure credit and private equity secondaries. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 24 August 2026

Loan Note: Eagle Point’s milestone AI deal; Blackstone builds Kuwait presence

In today’s edition, Eagle Point deal shows interest of smaller lenders in data centre hyperscaling. Plus: Blackstone to put down roots in Kuwait; and specialist credit firm Edge Focus gets PE backing.

4 min read · 20 August 2026

Loan Note: AIMA assesses portfolio stress; CLO market under scrutiny

In today’s edition; The Alternative Investment Management Association puts portfolio stress to the test. Plus: challenges in the CLO market despite big fundraising; and AGL gets Abu Dhabi approval. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 17 August 2026

Loan Note: New platform PEI Private Credit launched; LP thoughts on fund-level leverage

In today’s edition, Welcome to PEI Private Credit and our brand new platform. Also, what do LPs think about fund-level leverage in private credit? Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 13 August 2026

Loan Note: Key moves for Blue Owl in Japan; last call for Rising Stars

Blue Owl makes senior appointments in Japan. Plus: Nigerian fund beats target; Fund Finance recruits from BofA. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

6 min read · 10 August 2026

Loan Note: Private credit’s biggest institutional supporters; experience our new platform

Private pensions and insurers are – on different metrics – private credit’s biggest backers. Plus: take a peek at our new platform; and concerns about AI. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 06 August 2026

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