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City of Austin ERS moves to nearly triple private debt allocation

COAERS is expected to approve a 10% allocation to private debt as part of an overhaul to focus on that asset class and real assets.

London CIV eyes secondaries for new private debt vehicle 

The UK pension fund is about to close its second private debt fund, which it aims to scale to £500m, and is looking to consolidate GP partnerships.

Temasek launches $7.5bn private debt platform

The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund’s platform will be separate from Seviora Group.

LPs push for disclosure despite anti-ESG rhetoric

Engagement over ESG takes priority as fund managers try to balance the US and Europe divide.

Manulife loses investment head for Hong Kong, SE Asia

Cary Chan is leaving the Canadian insurance group after 14 years on the general account investment team.

Alternative Credit Council, EY: Private debt is a $3trn market

Survey of investors and managers points to interest in the asset class continuing to rise.

CDPQ’s former Asia-Pacific infra head targeted in US bribery charges

Cyril Cabanes was charged alongside two other CDPQ infrastructure execs, as part of a wider investigation involving the Adani Group.

Silver Point Specialty Credit Fund III closes on $8.5bn

The latest vehicle in Silver Point’s direct lending franchise, with leverage, was more than four times the size of its predecessor.