Limited Partners

The AI route to improved underwriting

Traditional metrics may be usurped by new technology, a report suggests.

Private credit’s political shadow

The economic troubles of the asset class are causing political problems for the industry as regulators rethink some of their ‘light touch’ promises.

Aspen Insurance CIO Aileen Mathieson departs

Her departure from the Bermuda-based speciality insurance firm, which has a $6.9bn investment portfolio, follows its recent takeover by Japanese insurer Sompo.

Non-listed BDC fundraising momentum slowing, redemption requests rising: Stanger

NAVs are also rising and redemption requests remain manageable, but challenging times may lie ahead.

BDC redemptions – déjà vu all over again

We’ve seen this movie before, but that was before private credit became a household term.

NEXUS 2026 panel: Direct lending is a crowded trade

Competition for deals has risen to fever pitch and sourcing is a key differentiator, delegates heard.

Dutch insurer Achmea Pension & Life hires CIO with private credit focus

The new joint venture between Dutch insurer Achmea and US private markets manager Sixth Street plans to increase and diversify its private credit exposure and is expanding its investment team.

Brinley Partners on discipline and decision-making in private credit

Credit managers that maintain a thoughtful approach to deployment stand to gain as allocations to the asset class continue to increase, say Brinley Partners’ Kerry Dolan and Rex Chung.

LPs look past the negative headlines

There appears to be a disconnect between critical commentary in the mainstream press and private debt’s enduring appeal to investors. PDI gauges LP opinion.

The ABF pivot winning over US limited partners

Managers will expand their capabilities within asset-backed finance in 2026, but focus on partnerships with originators.