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The ‘GSO’ disappears from Blackstone’s credit armThe alternative assets giant has rebranded its debt business as Blackstone Credit following the departure of the three co-founders responsible for the original name.
Loan Note: Survey sheds light on covenant breaches; key findings in Ares' resultsWhy there's something reassuring about an increase in covenant breaches. Plus, key highlights from Ares' latest results and the data that show Asia-Pacific fundraising standing up to the global health crisis. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Ares Management raises €7.9bnThe Los Angeles-based asset manager has raised €7.9bn for its fifth Europe-focused vehicle.
Loan Note: The challenges facing Australian GPs, the equity managers mulling debt and a surprisingly upbeat surveyWhy professionals in Sydney are fearing a second wave – not of covid, but of problems facing portfolio companies. Plus, why more equity-focused GPs may consider adding debt, and some heartening findings from a Partners Group survey. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Muzinich to launch pan-Asian private debt strategy – exclusiveThe initial fundraising target is in the range of $300m to $500m and will target mid-market companies.
Connecticut considering Goldman Sachs private credit partnershipThe US pension plans to build out its fledgling private credit portfolio.
Loan Note: Dislocation Deep Dive, Ares acquires SSG, Europe's growing NPL mountainOur Deep Dive into the challenges of dislocation funds. Plus: Ares make its move into Asia-Pacific, Arrow targets a growing NPL opportunity, and a glimpse at this year's H1 fundraising stats.
Ares wraps up deal for Hong Kong’s SSGIn a move that was flagged in January this year, the Los Angeles-based alternative assets manager will add $6bn of assets under management in pan-Asian investment strategies.
Loan Note: Ares boasts another mega deal, SME funds offer help, Yieldstreet's private debt offeringAres and friends participate in a billion-pound finance, £1.875 billion to be exact. Plus: SME funds are springing up to help firms get through the coronavirus crisis and Yieldstreet has launched a private credit vertical for its retail investors.
Ares leads £1.875bn debt deal for UK insurerThe deal could be one of the largest unitranche transactions ever arranged.