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Ares’ CEO Mike Arougheti on the huge potential for private debt’s future growthIn the first episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Arougheti looks back at a decade of strategic growth in private credit, emphasising the importance of enduring relationships and the misunderstood, yet resilient nature of the market.
Welcome to the PDI 200: Our ranking doubles in sizeOur rolling five-year fundraising totals show private debt managers continuing to amass bigger war chests and shrugging off the headwinds
Loan Note: Private debt luring dollars from private equity; investors accept a new era has dawnedFlexstone highlights a shift from private equity to private debt. Plus: why the higher-rate environment is no short-term blip; and Ares makes progress on its latest direct lending fund. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Asset-based credit: As easy as ABC?The flavour of the moment in private credit starts with an ‘A’ for asset. But how the phrase ends often depends on the type of product and the manager that’s selling it.
Ares closes Pathfinder II on $6.6bn, at its hard-capAsset-backed portfolio with charity feature far exceeds its $5bn target.
Loan Note: Why Asia-Pacific looks a good bet to Ares; AlbaCore highlights European loan opportunityAres points to positive signs for private debt in Asia-Pacific. Plus: AlbaCore's Allen finds compelling returns in European senior loans; and we continue to seek your highlights for our annual awards. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Distress set to rise; fintech lending faces challengesOur PDI Germany Forum predicts a comeback for distress. Plus: Ares identifies tough times for the fintech lending industry; and question marks around NAV financings. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Key observations on Asia fund finance; what US life insurers need to know about creditUncertainty over China is hindering APAC fund finance. Plus: Fitch warns US life insurers over credit concerns; and Fidelity makes direct lending hires. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Five innovations in private debt: Sports lending in a league of its ownAres is among fund managers targeting this booming area in the alternative lending space
Credit secondaries: Overlooked by regulators?Getting a fairness or valuation opinion on a private equity GP-led secondaries transaction is a straightforward, albeit costly, task. But in credit secondaries, the rule change creates a cumbersome burden.