Fund managers

DWS secures €350m for co-investment debt fund

The fund will give institutional investors access to Deutsche Bank-originated senior loans.

GPs with shallow pockets need deeper resources

The direct lending market has many young management groups battling to try to achieve scale. Until they do, it’s tough to meet growing LP demands for operational strength.

Partners Group lists retail private debt vehicle in Australia

The investment manager is now targeting the retail market via a listed private debt trust.

Signal halfway to hard-cap for second fund – exclusive

The London-based firm, led by ex-Deutsche Bank executives, has collected €500m at the first close of its follow-up special situations vehicle.

Mid-market lenders, banks more willing to push on leverage: Survey

As US federal leveraged lending guidance statutes have become a thing of the past, banks are showing a willingness to compete with direct lenders.

Apollo’s Zelter: ‘If you’re in credit, you’re paid to worry’

The alternative asset behemoth is well positioned for a downturn as it monitors portfolio liquidity and credit lines, the firm’s co-president said.

Comvest raises $450m in first close for fifth direct lending fund – exclusive

The alternative lender backs both sponsored and non-sponsored businesses with its flagship fund series.

Walton Street collects $1.3bn for second RE loan fund

The real estate lender is charging a 1.5% management fee, according to Arkansas pension fund documents.

EMPEA survey shows fundraising dip in China

Organisation finds private market activities are subdued in China, while the South-East Asian venture scene has been on the rise.

4 takeaways from the BDC Q2 stats

Ironically, BDC first-lien assets have increased in recent years, but a larger share of BDC assets are considered distressed than the overall secondaries market.