Investors

The firm’s chief operating officer told a Moody’s conference, however, that ‘if you need the money to live on, it’s not appropriate’.

‘Asymmetry’ of information and lack of look-through are preventing some investors from participating, according to speakers at the Private Debt Investor Tokyo Forum.

While the retail investor flight from private credit garners the majority of coverage, institutions are staying put.

The proportion of capital raised by secondaries funds in Q1 has exceeded that seen in 2025.

Simon England-Brammer’s new venture, which has been quietly establishing a track record and client base, is open to investing in private credit and private equity via asset managers.

The deal, which will form a life and pensions giant with a £480bn-odd asset portfolio, reflects the trend for consolidation among both LPs and managers.

The manager outlines six key metrics to replace simple reassurance, saying they will stem the tide of investor redemptions.

LPs should prioritise credit selection rather than splitting their portfolios across ’20 or 30’ GPs, says Daniel Garant, global head of capital markets and credit investments.

The closing of Comvest Credit Partners VII exceeded its target fundraise of $2.5bn