Fund managers

Apollo’s credit unit drives record quarterly inflows and fee earnings

IG credit and ABF, as well as CLO management, part of the unit that represents 82% of AUM, contribute to the results.

Post Road Group closes flagship debt fund and digital infra fund

The firm’s debt fund hit $525m, beating a target of $500m, while its structured equity fund closed on $500m.

KKR raises $6.5bn for ABF fund, beating target

The firm, alongside PIMCO, announces partnership with Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Blackstone credit and insurance unit brings in half of Q2 inflows

President Jon Gray sees the dealmaking pause in the rearview mirror, and expresses optimism for a return of M&A.

Star Mountain Capital names a new vice-chair

The Goldman Sachs veteran has taken on the role after a year as a strategic adviser and decades in wealth management.

Gramercy optimistic about an EM ‘barbell’ portfolio

Manager argues that a weak dollar and attacks on the Federal Reserve enhance emerging-market opportunities.

Korea’s IMM leans on domestic LPs to close debut credit fund

IMM Credit & Solutions already has around $2.2bn of AUM across 12 investments, chief executive Chan-Woo Park and vice-president Jong Weon Lee tell PDI.

Partners holds first close on €1bn for European direct lending

The firm says it has seen a surge in interest in European private credit from investors in Asia and North America.

Equita secures €160m for third credit fund

The firm also completed its second deal in Germany as it looks to expand its geographic reach.

MSCI: Private credit returns outpace PE in Q1 2025

Senior direct lending’s return outpaced MSCI’s high-yield bond and IG corporate bond indexes in Q1.