Limited Partners

Why appetite for diversification may not be satisfied

With a wide range of strategic options, it may seem counterintuitive that last year saw LPs doubling down on well-established direct lending exposures. For many of them, committing capital to new areas is not as straightforward as it may seem.

401(k) – no more putting the cat back in the bag

While unfair criticisms persist, reasonable questions remain about preventing problem assets being dumped on retail investors.

BCI says Europe exposure key for private debt diversification

After making major investments in the region this year, the Canadian LP says diversifying its credit portfolio with strategic agreements is a key pillar of its strategy.

UK’s Just Group investment heads exit after Brookfield deal

The CIO and investment strategy head exit the $36bn AUM life insurer after Brookfield’s recent move to acquire it, Private Debt Investor has learned.

PIK, the quick fix that stirs controversy

Seen by some as a useful liquidity tool and by others as a disguiser of stress, payment-in-kind has become one of today’s big talking points.

Tacoma pension hunts for manager outside direct lending

A Washington pension is turning its attention to asset-backed lending, real estate debt and other strategies as it bolsters new private credit programme in $2.3bn portfolio.

Asset-backed finance, the ‘quiet giant’

Leading investors discussed emerging areas of private debt, the rise of data centres and concerns over PIK in a Private Debt Investor Network webinar.

Inside Phoenix’s £3bn private debt drive

Head of private markets Cecile Retaureau explains how the UK life and pensions firm is building its exposure to infrastructure finance. It is also adding to its private credit team.

Janus Henderson launches ABS ETF

Widening spreads make the product attractive, key executive says.

The weight of capital that will overcome fundraising blips

Tariff-generated volatility froze capital raising in its tracks in Q2, but investors of all stripes are preparing bigger private debt allocations.