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PDI 50 shows unprecedented investor demandPrivate debt fundraising over the last five years has scaled new heights as an elite group of fast-growing gatherers of capital emerges.
- Fifth Street nears dissolution
FSAM’s proposed close followed the wind down of its BDCs, hedge fund and CLOs this year.
- Solar buys ABL lender for $51m
The BDC previously acquired another ABL lender, focused on healthcare, in September 2013.
- GSO raises $6bn distressed fund, expects slow deal activity
The credit platform showed a 14% annualised net internal rate of return as of 30 September.
- Listed giants continue to grow fee-generating AUM
The seven listed manangers rated by Fitch hold almost 20% of dry powder available to invest in alternatives.
- HPS rounds up $4.5bn for direct lending UPDATED
Its latest Specialty Loan Fund is one of the largest fundraises of the year.
- Analysis: Will private debt rebuild America?
Debt funds are filling the US infrastructure financing gap as banks pull back and government spending remains in limbo.
PD arms of PE firms: All eggs in one basket?As private equity shops continue to broaden their businesses, many are making a credit play. But what does it take to turn an idea into a success?
- Analysis: China feeling little distress
Although billion-dollar-plus NPL deals may be common in Europe, China’s market offers fewer big ticket opportunities for international investors.
- FS Investments originates $1.1bn in second quarter
The firm expects investor demand for BDCs to continue to grow.