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Private debt’s Rising Stars: Meet the class of 2024

The 2024 Rising Stars list of 40 individuals under the age of 40 whom we believe have the potential to shape the future of the asset class.

Searching for talent: Building up your bench

As the private credit market goes from strength to strength, novel recruitment strategies are needed to find – and retain – equally strong talent, says Gail McManus, founder director of PER.

The talent crunch calls for creative thinking

Firms are increasingly looking for private debt professionals who can offer them ‘the whole package’, but a dearth of specialist talent is highlighting the challenges of hiring.

CLO issuance hits the heights

New records are being set in the CLO market on both sides of the Atlantic, despite a subdued M&A market.

Rising Stars 2024: A-C

Portfolio builders, dealmakers and advisers to young people feature in the first cohort of the Rising Stars 2024.

Private debt still slow to embrace AI

Fund managers are starting to employ AI but are barely beginning to consider vast untapped opportunities.

Where does ESG fit in the future of private debt?

The rhetoric surrounding ESG may be well established in the private debt industry, but some firms’ attention to social and sustainability concerns is starting to wane.

Rising Stars 2024: C-G

Forward thinkers, fierce negotiators and key drivers in Africa are part of the second cohort of the Rising Stars 2024.

Why LP demand for senior debt is stronger than ever

Limited partners are playing it safe as the most secure part of the capital structure claims a greater share of fundraising.

Rising Stars 2024: H – R

Company founders and mentors star in the third cohort of the Rising Stars 2024.