Loan Note

Loan Note: New interval fund from TPG, iCapital; Hamilton Lane launches ELTIF

TPG, iCapital launch new interval fund. Plus: Hamilton Lane adds new evergreen ELTIF fund; and a restructuring hire for Cadwalader.

Loan Note: Two new partnerships struck; Aegon is next to launch UK LTAF

Goldman teams up with Saudi Arabia’s PIF, while DWS and Deutsche Bank also join forces. Plus: Aegon gains approval for a UK LTAF; and no sign of pressure on managers’ fees.

Loan Note: Liquidity is top of LP/GP list of concerns; management changes at KKR insurance unit

At NEXUS 2025, LPs and GPs outlined their pain points. Plus: new heads at KKR insurance unit General Atlantic; and Brigade closes its first new issue CLO of the year.

Loan Note: LPs make peace with uncertainty; BlackRock explores bank/private credit dynamics

At NEXUS 2025, LPs are accepting of uncertainty. Plus: BlackRock charts the increasing interactions between banks and private credit firms; and M&G launches credit-focused LTAF.

Loan Note: We examine key drivers in private debt strategies; Apollo unit backs aviation firm

We take a deep dive into a selection of private debt strategies. Plus: Apollo’s ATLAS supports US aviation firm; and surveys optimistic about returns and fundraising.

Loan Note: Phoenix embodies UK pensions’ private markets push; borrowers calling the shots, survey finds

The UK’s Phoenix Group is at the forefront of using private markets as a performance driver. Plus: Configure survey identifies key traits in a borrower-friendly lending market; and Blackstone makes new senior hire.

Loan Note: Rising Stars feature in latest PDI podcast; UK sponsored deals seeing a revival

Three of our Rising Stars share their insights in our latest podcast. Plus: UK sponsor-backed deals on the rise; and Fortress adds two to its non-sponsored team.

Loan Note: Is a new distressed wave finally upon us? And German investors warm to real estate

Moody’s data shows defaults on the up and debt pressures on companies growing. Plus: advisory veteran Ted Gooden launches a new firm; and German investors have renewed faith in real estate.

Loan Note: Probitas tops placement agent ranking; Candriam and Kartesia launch ELTIF

Probitas tops our placement agent ranking but fundraising for niche private debt strategies is tough. Plus: Candriam and Kartesia launch a joint ELTIF for retail investors; and Adams Street sets up a base in Canada.

Loan Note: Our latest LP coverage in one place; CBRE reveals CRE lending recovery

Bring yourself up to date with all our latest LP coverage. Plus: CBRE index indicates recovery in the commercial real estate lending market; and ‘passports’ to make life easier for wealth investors.