Blackstone related stories
All articles and analysis
How the digital generation is changing the face of real estate debtTechnology, innovation and the rise of the millennials are transforming commercial real estate. We explore opportunity and threats amid a global pandemic.
Commitments on the rise: The 2020 PDI Global Investor 30Our second annual ranking of the world’s largest institutional private debt investors.
Campbell Lutyens: Why capital is flowing into the top 30The pandemic has accelerated many themes already evident in private credit, with growing allocations to the asset class and more capital gravitating to the largest managers, say Jeffrey Griffiths and Richard von Gusovius, co-heads of global private credit at Campbell Lutyens.
Loan Note: Fundraising takes a dip in 2020; the US mid-market ralliesCheck out the latest on the fundraising front as we reveal the figures for full-year 2020. Plus, the US mid-market fights back and KKR embraces the music catalogue investment trend. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Top predictions for the year ahead; defaults likely to rise in EuropeYes, it's time to dust off that crystal ball again, with plenty of contributions to the annual contest for soothsayer of the year. Plus, why European corporate defaults look set to rise and a reminder that our annual awards voting comes to a close tomorrow. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
PDI 50: The top 10We examine activity at each of the top 10 firms in this year's ranking of private debt's biggest fundraisers.
Loan Note: LPs gravitate to niche strategies; dislocation capital continues to flowInvestors are flocking to private markets but have mixed feelings on private debt. Plus, new LPs pile into dislocation with Varde Partners; and Blackstone decides to move on with a credit rebranding. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
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.
Goodman launches new GP stakes businessGSO Capital Partners co-founder Bennett Goodman is a leading figure in the formation of Hunter Point Capital, which will invest in, and provide advice to, alternative asset managers.
Rising Stars 2020Our annual list of 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have the potential to shape the future of the private debt asset class.