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PDI 100: The dollars keep flowingThe asset class may be facing a more challenging fundraising environment in the period ahead, but our latest PDI 100 and BDC rankings are showing no let-up so far.
Loan Note: Banks retreat as lenders eye more complex market; US commercial property growth slowingIt's a more complex, specialist world of investing. Further thoughts arising from our Europe Summit. Plus: signs of slowing growth in US commercial property; and European leveraged loan issuance plummets. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: PGIM study makes investor recommendations; Deloitte charts ups and downs in deal marketIn a new paper, PGIM considers what priorities private market investors should have in a changed world. Plus: Deloitte notes a strong first half of the year for European deals, as the second half looks tougher; and Angelo Gordon and Precis Capital add to their teams. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Blackstone/Resolution Life is latest insurance tie-upThe global alternative asset firm looks to manage up to $60bn of the global insurer's portfolio within six years.
Loan Note: US mid-market performance presents mixed picture; we discover investor prioritiesGolub finds mixed news in the US mid-market. Plus: investors at our Europe Summit say the fundraising door will not slam shut; and QIC adds to its multi-sector private debt team. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
NYSCRF confirms $350m commitmentThe US public pension fund has backed Blackstone's third credit fund.
How to win deals and influence companiesSome credit managers are using their heft to find an edge and increase margins at portfolio companies, reports Robin Blumenthal
Loan Note: Our June edition delves into big-ticket issues; Europe's deal market slowsDownload the June issue of Private Debt Investor, in which our cover story examines developments at the larger end of the market. Plus: Deloitte finds European deal activity is slowing somewhat, and we bring you the latest key hires. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Deep Dive: Squaring up over syndicationIn the wake of the global financial crisis, private debt firms took over much of the banks’ traditional corporate lending business in the mid-market. Today, the two sides are in competition again – this time for larger deals. Andy Thomson examines the implications
Why taking on the banks is a big dealHaving carved out much of the mid-market, some private debt firms have their eyes on more substantial prizes. But do investors have cause for concern?