Investors

Franklin Templeton: ‘Dislocations may offer value’

Ahead of their participation in this year’s PDI Network New York Forum, Art Vinokur and Rich Nuzum of Franklin Templeton share their views of the private debt market.

KBRA warns 401(k) order could create a bubble of capital

But ratings agency calls the Trump initiative to democratise access to alternatives ‘profoundly fair’.

Temasek and Hunter Point take minority stakes in Nuveen Private Capital

The investment into Churchill and Arcmont marks the Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund’s second such purchase in recent weeks.

US investors seek out new fundraising shores

Legislative uncertainty prompts LPs to look beyond US-focused direct lending funds, even as the market retains its dominance in private credit fundraising tables.

CLOs are ready for the retail wave

The key to strong activity levels is that the CLO structure has something to offer investors all along the capital stack.

Evergreens: Welcome to the Hotel California

Will retail investors find that they can check out any time they like, but they can (almost) never leave?

Why appetite for diversification may not be satisfied

With a wide range of strategic options, it may seem counterintuitive that last year saw LPs doubling down on well-established direct lending exposures. For many of them, committing capital to new areas is not as straightforward as it may seem.

401(k) – no more putting the cat back in the bag

While unfair criticisms persist, reasonable questions remain about preventing problem assets being dumped on retail investors.

UK’s Border to Coast seeks PE, private credit lead amid buildout

The local government pension scheme pool, with over £50bn of committed client fund capital, is expanding its investment capabilities ahead of seven more funds joining its pool.

BCI says Europe exposure key for private debt diversification

After making major investments in the region this year, the Canadian LP says diversifying its credit portfolio with strategic agreements is a key pillar of its strategy.