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The meteoric rise of private debtA decade of fundraising data reveals two distinct eras for capital commitments to the asset class.
How sweet it is to be a non-bank lenderThe problems afflicting regional banks have created new openings for private debt firms, as they buy up secondary positions and act as replacement capital.
Private debt continues to rush into asset-based financeAsset-based lending has grown in popularity over the past decade and could receive a further boost as banks retrench, writes SG Credit Partners' Charlie Perer.
How two deals capture a decade of growthThe last 10 years have seen private debt firms move from claiming increasing share in the mid-market to starting to do the same at the larger end.
Loan Note: Is private credit entering a bull market? Blackrock comments on credit macro conditionsWhile we may be in a bear market, a number of recent reports indicate this may be a bullish time for private credit funds. Plus: Blackrock says it is hard to predict how credit market macro conditions will evolve, while White Hawk launches a new fund. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Cash-rich family offices shifting to greater risk; Hunter Point takes L Catterton stakeCredit a priority as family investors broaden horizons; Hunter Point acquires stake in L Catterton. Plus: new hires for CIFC and SVP. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Blackstone, Daiwa target fund at Japan; Silver Point progresses distressed vehicleThe Blackstone/Daiwa JV targeting Japan's retail investor base; JB Capital and Silver Point announce fundraising milestones; plus, high yield climbs as leveraged loans fall. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Private markets favoured in new survey; CMBS delinquency rate risingAn Adams Street survey reveals high hopes for private markets, especially tech and healthcare; Trepp's CMBS delinquency rate is on the rise; plus, CVC defies 'challenging conditions' with new CLO launch. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Blackstone leverages market position after limiting redemptionsBlackstone, Starwood and KKR have had to limit redemptions but Blackstone used its position in the market to get a $4bn commitment from UC Investments.
How well are BDCs navigating the challenges?The US business development company market has found itself exposed to stock market volatility and redemption pressure. But, due to conservative structuring and a promising environment for new deals, there are few signs of panic.