Fund managers

SeaTown raises $1.3bn for Asia private debt

The Singaporean investor has raised its second private debt fund due to strong opportunities identified in the region.

Blue Owl’s Zahr outlines real estate credit opportunity set 

The New York-based investment manager earlier this year completed two significant acquisitions, said Marc Zahr, co-president and head of real estate.

Managers want more from the complex world of insurance

Insurance companies are already private debt’s most committed supporters, but the relationship has the potential to deepen further.

Janus Henderson to acquire Victory Park

VPC brings an asset-backed business and litigation finance to the table.

TPG Twin Brook closes fifth direct lending fund with $3.9 bn in commitments

TPG says it has expanded its sponsor network and completed almost 200 transactions.

The insurer’s guide to infra investing

Alexander Gramann, Munich Re’s senior investment manager for renewables and infra, spots opportunity in the US and sub-IG debt.

Hayfin agrees management buyout deal with Arctos

The deal will see Hayfin’s management team and Arctos take control of the business, which has built a substantial private credit operation in Europe and North America.

Sixth Street leads $5.1bn takeover deal for Enstar

Asset manager group’s offer will allow Bermuda-based insurer to maintain operations and strategy.

Talk of strategic expansion may be overblown

Regulatory concerns focus on private debt’s perceived growth into new areas – but capital is flowing into an already well-trodden part of the market.

Barings loses a round against Corinthia

Court denies motion to prevent another employee from joining UK-based Corinthia.