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CalSTRS, GPIF and USS warn fund managers over ESG goalsThe pension funds vow to avoid investment managers that fail to consider environmental, social and governance or diversity issues
Weighing the case for emerging AsiaA glance at the data indicates good growth prospects for private debt in the region. Yet, according to market players, much remains to be done. Adalla Kim reports
Three of the biggest developments in the 2019 PDI 50 rankingIn our annual list of the top fundraisers, the top 10 has barely changed, and the top firms continue to pull further away from the pack.
BlackRock’s second European vintage has €1.5bn in commitments – exclusiveAt the first close for its latest European mid-market strategy, the fund manager has already gone past the €1.1bn it raised for its debut European vehicle.
BlackRock asks whether private debt is in transitionThe European private debt market is becoming increasingly established and mainstream. So, what shape will this more mature market take and what are the trends to watch over the medium term?
Five private debt trends to trackFrom growing markets to staff diversity, these are things that managers and service providers should keep in mind going forward.
Meet the titans of turnaroundsPDI sought the opinions of the market on private debt’s finest operational, turnaround and restructuring experts. Here we present a selection of individuals viewed with respect by their peers.
UK’s Nest selects BNP Paribas for multi-asset private credit mandateThe mandate will establish an evergreen fund to invest in a wide variety of debt instruments including real assets, SMEs and US and UK mid-market loans.
- Amundi and BlackRock selected for £500m Nest private credit mandate
Nest is targeting 5% of its £8bn in assets for private debt investments as it takes it first steps into private markets.
Why avoiding risk is a risky businessInvestors seeking refuge from the wild swings of the stock market may find that diversification brings unexpected challenges.