Fund managers

Blue Owl returns 35% of BDC’s NAV to investors

Co-chief executives Marc Lipschultz and Doug Ostrover are no longer using company shares as collateral for personal loans.

Secondaries fundraising maintains momentum in 2026

The proportion of capital raised by secondaries funds in Q1 has exceeded that seen in 2025.

Ex-Nuveen APAC chief builds new investment firm, eyes GPs

Simon England-Brammer’s new venture, which has been quietly establishing a track record and client base, is open to investing in private credit and private equity via asset managers.

Standard Life merger with Aegon UK is ‘good news for bigger GPs’

The deal, which will form a life and pensions giant with a £480bn-odd asset portfolio, reflects the trend for consolidation among both LPs and managers.

Adams Street calls for greater transparency from BDCs and interval funds

The manager outlines six key metrics to replace simple reassurance, saying they will stem the tide of investor redemptions.

New France head for ICG strategy

Mathieu Paillat, a former PAI Partners executive, will join as part of the European Corporate strategy, which focuses on flexible capital solutions.

Comvest Partners raises $2.63bn for flagship credit strategy

The closing of Comvest Credit Partners VII exceeded its target fundraise of $2.5bn

Korean LPs are on the back foot

Headline risks appear to be having a profound impact on allocations from the country.

Adams Street Partners holds $7.5bn final close

Adams Street’s third private credit platform focuses on senior financing to sponsored mid-market US and European businesses.

The illiquidity crisis: Democratised and distressed

Matthias Kirchgaessner examines retail redemption stress, institutional contagion channels and the broader repercussions for the private credit market.