Investors

Off the back of a slew of multibillion-dollar M&A deals, what does the future hold for the burgeoning relationship between US insurers and private credit firms?

Appetite for credit secondaries, distressed and subordinated debt strategies is growing among LPs – where can the market expect to see the next wave of growth?

LPs featured in our Rising Stars 2024 list expect private credit’s fundamentals to maintain their significance over the coming months – though growth is expected in several key areas.

Private debt lead Natalia Shelestovych says the €231bn assets under management reinsurer is considering developed Asia and secondaries as investment opportunities.

Miami confab sees insurance demand, excess cash, containing spread widening.

The Charleston-based manager surpassed its original $750m target for the real estate credit vehicle and has already committed $1.8bn in loans.

By appealing to retail and large institutional investors, mega-managers may end up with the lion’s share of capital, with implications for themselves and their investors, writes Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach.

Investors from German insurer Munich Re to Lithuanian family office Willgrow are jumping into the nascent asset class or considering doing so.

With the retailisation of alternatives set to transform the industry, building brand awareness with individual investors has become a priority for managers.

Private markets’ enthusiasm for the retail space is no fleeting trend, according to data from recent industry studies.