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BDCs defy turbulenceMacroeconomic pressures may be a cause of concern, but business development companies appear in generally good shape.
Loan Note: Tune into our latest Decade of Private Debt podcasts; evidence of distress on the riseMake sure you have a listen to our three remaining Decade podcast episodes. Plus: the weakening foundations of London property; and growing distress evidenced in Alvarez & Marsal report. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Why Antares is excited by Asia and the Middle EastThe region has a lot of potential, says Antare's Vivek Mathew.
Blackstone: Private credit stood out in Q4, full yearThe manager is moving toward launching a fifth opportunistic credit fund, targeting $10bn.
Citi breaks into private credit with LuminArx partnershipThe bank will source deals for strategic financing venture, anchored by more than $2bn from the asset manager and institutions.
A roadmap to crypto bankruptcies?The approval of Celsius’s reorganisation allows for the release of some $2bn in cryptocurrency, and frowns on a creditor’s reliance on AI.
Asset and wealth managers see hopeful numbers for private creditNew study from Percent and Coalition Greenwich sees a doubling in AUM for the asset class to some $2.7trn.
Loan Note: US mid-market apparently in fine fettle; Blackstone's sustainable landmark Down UnderGolub identifies remarkable resilience in the US mid-market, despite the headwinds. Plus: Blackstone goes large on sustainability with Australian loan; and the SEC outlines its priorities. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Key trends shaping the future of private debtPrivate debt appears better positioned compared with other asset classes, with robust fundraising and strong returns despite a challenging climate.
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