Limited Partners

Pimco extends specialty finance fundraising; seeking $5bn

The asset manager is rumoured to be lengthening its fundraising period, having previously outlined an opportunity to help clients diversify their private debt portfolios.

Aware Super looks to US and Europe as private debt performs strongly

Australian superfund Aware Super is one of the largest domestic players in the asset class Down Under – and continues to deploy capital through GPs overseas.

Pemberton opens New York office to tap US investors

The new office is accompanied by four senior hires aimed at getting North American investors to invest in European credit.

AustralianSuper to enter European mid-market corporate lending

The $239bn retirement fund aims to pick GPs to invest in the asset class this year or early next, according to investment director Laurine Amiel.

State Street: The rise of the retail investors

All private market asset classes stand to benefit, debt more than real estate or infrastructure.

ABF may ease direct lending concerns

It remains to be seen how successfully direct lending can navigate current headwinds. LPs with heavy exposures may welcome the rise of asset-based finance.

New credit intelligence platform aims to democratise credit analysis

The system has been launched by Martini.ai.

Brookfield adds latest partnership

PDI spoke to Brookfield’s Craig Noble about the manager’s acquisition of a majority stake in Angel Oak.

LBP AM European Private Markets: Creating global champions

Private debt has a critical role to play in improving the competitiveness of European companies and in helping to create global leaders, says Peter Arnold, head of private assets at LBP AM European Private Markets.

Prospect Capital: The small mid-market is beautiful

The lower mid-market presents an attractive opportunity to secure advantageous deal terms in pursuit of higher risk-adjusted returns, says Grier Eliasek, president of Prospect Capital.