The $180bn pension plan committed to funds managed by Audax Group and Värde Partners in the second quarter.
2 min read · 01 August 2016
See the latest private debt LP updates, including allocation changes and people moves.
2 min read · 01 August 2016
The Seattle-based firm will put money into alternative yields and opportunistic investments with a majority of the portfolio’s capital going to Europe.
2 min read · 01 August 2016
Senior lenders on a credit panel at the event talked about the need for greater transparency, hidden risks in documentation and other concerns in the debt market.
2 min read · 28 July 2016
It seems private debt is quickly becoming a darling of pension fund portfolios, judging by the chatter at this year’s Private Equity Exclusive conference. Though investors must be mindful of the risks.
3 min read · 28 July 2016
David Allen, formerly of CPPIB, has given his new credit business a name as well as hiring risk specialist David O’Neill.
1 min read · 27 July 2016
GSO’s underwriting of a €600m debt product is a positive sign that the market is increasingly confident in financing such large tickets.
3 min read · 27 July 2016
The Angelo, Gordon-owned mid-market lender is raising $1bn for its second fund, two months after closing the first.
2 min read · 27 July 2016
FCDE has acquired boiler maker Babcock Wanson in a deal believed to be valued at €57m. Kartesia secured a minority stake and committed the mezz finance.
2 min read · 26 July 2016
The public-private fund will see Duet open an office in Nigeria, as it provides credit and equity for six food and beverage companies.
3 min read · 26 July 2016