Fund managers

Why a fundraising recovery is not certain

Private debt appears to have a lot going for it, but LPs nonetheless have some concerns heading into 2024.

Ares earnings call highlights private credit

CEO Arougheti and CFO Phillips strike optimistic notes of scaling ‘vintage after vintage’.

Have high interest rates altered the demand dynamics?

In an era where cash is king again, private debt has to offer something exceptional to investors – and in some areas it can, says Claire Madden of Connection Capital.

Arguments over the height of a hurdle

Are private debt fund managers getting too good a deal from investors amid supportive market conditions? Views are divided.

What’s next for distress?

PDI’s Germany Forum examined the upcoming opportunity set for distressed and special situations as a refinancing wave looms.

Antares Capital: First-of-its-kind close and liquid credit hires

The firm has issued an inaugural BSL CLO and beefed up its liquid credit team.

Time to enter the 2023 PDI Global Awards

The PDI Awards are back and now is the time to nominate your firm in any of our 50 categories that cover global private debt activity across fund management, investment and advisory.

Schroders creates dedicated private credit group

The new group brings together a number of existing teams focused on private debt and alternative lending.

A question of systemic risk

Private credit has grown significantly since the last market crisis. There are those who think it now poses a wider threat to financial stability.

PDI Germany Forum: The best and worst of times

Fund managers are celebrating their good fortune when it comes to new transactions, while also fearing what might lie ahead for their existing portfolios.