Fund managers

Floortje Brouwers will lead the manager’s plans to launch an infra debt strategy amid rising demand for the asset class.

Technological transformation has numerous manifestations within private credit, attendees at the New York Forum heard.

The manager purchases a $2bn portfolio of loans to over 300 businesses at a fraction of their original cost.

Diversification isn’t a new concept, but in a private credit asset class where direct lending is no longer as dominant as it once was, the need to understand the nuances of different strategies is urgent. The PEI Private Credit team discusses from the New York Forum in this podcast.

Optimism has not been eroded in an asset class facing both scare stories and genuine challenges.

Golub Capital launched its GP-led strategy last September, pledging to commit $1bn.

A recent note from the FCA highlighted both the rapid growth of the asset class and various areas of concern.

Asset-based lending and term lending are coming together to meet challenges for a wide range of companies under pressure, argues Richard Gumbrecht.

Analysis of fund close data found that vehicles valued at under $250m have seen a rapid decline since 2024.

The firm also reported a high re-up rate for its latest flagship European credit vehicle.