Deals

PDI Europe Summit: GPs doubling down on trusted sectors

As managers assess tariff impacts, sectors such as healthcare and business services are seen as safe bets. Meanwhile, domestically focused businesses may stand to benefit from the decline of globalisation.

Monroe Capital, Sumitomo and MA Asset Management go ‘old school and bottom up’ in JV

The joint venture will invest up to $1.7bn in US mid-market borrowers, and leverage their distinct strengths.

Blackstone launches a multi-asset credit interval fund

The vehicle is designed as an ‘investor-friendly structure’ for one-stop shopping.

What’s driving the growth of private credit secondaries

In this podcast, two early pioneers in credit secondaries discuss what’s fueling manager interest in the space and share their views on where the market is headed next.

There is still room for new real estate debt fund managers

Despite the lack of deal volume and build-up of dry powder in the sector, there remain parts of the market where borrowing needs are not being met.

Too many boats in the sea, not enough fish in the ocean

In a world of hyper-efficient deal processes, differentiating yourself through proprietary dealflow is becoming more and more difficult, maintains Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners.

Signs hint at emerging distress

There are growing indications of a new cycle in the credit market as pressure on borrowers grows and default rates rise.

Goldman’s Reynolds on scale and the $10bn deal

Deals approaching $10bn are becoming possible for direct lenders, says James Reynolds of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. In this podcast, he explains the firm’s new climate strategy and expresses optimism over levels of deployment and the M&A market.

Pinegrove, SVB alliance rejoins entities with ‘shared history’

Partners look to extend $2.5bn in venture debt to tech world for years to come.

Fidelis Investors enters the RTL deal pipeline

Launched with Morningstar’s blessing, the firm’s February securitisation has 435 underlying loans.