Fund managers

Apollo launches European real estate debt fund

New vehicle is the firm’s first commingled fund for its global commercial real estate credit business.

Deerpath targets Japan’s ‘diverse’ LP community with Tokyo office launch

Deerpath joins a growing band of US debt firms entering Japan amid rising demand for alternatives among the country’s vast institutional investor community.

Blackstone’s Gray sees ‘structural changes’ in credit

Gray tells PEI Group’s NEXUS conference that corporate and real estate debt are the fastest growing assets of the firm.

Signs of hope following Asia-Pacific’s fundraising struggles

As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.

Oaktree’s Marks: ‘isolated issues’ but no systemic risk

The industry veteran doesn’t believe private credit will bring down the system, but some managers will struggle in a higher-rate environment, he told attendees at PEI Group’s NEXUS 2024 summit.

Regulators keep private debt on the straight and narrow

AIFMD II lays down some practical challenges for private debt fund managers. There may be a lot more of this type of intervention in future.

SBTi validation is becoming a must have

The initiative’s applicability to both GP and portfolio companies means it is emerging as a ‘gold standard’ in private markets.

Permira Credit chiefs reveal plans for growth in 2024

The firm’s new co-heads took over at the beginning of the year with plans for new products and geographies to expand the London-based manager’s debt footprint.

Holdco financing: The view from the UK

Alex Griffith and Natalia Quiroga Porkhoun take a look at some of the similarities and differences between holdo financing in the UK and US.

The numbers are good, but not the whole story

It’s a rewarding time to be invested in private debt, but no one should get too carried away by the hype around the asset class.