Investors

As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.

Barclays sells $1.1bn in credit card debt to Blackstone’s asset-based finance group in latest deal to reduce risk assets.

ILPA representative cites transparency and uses as issues at the Fund Finance Association’s Global Symposium in Miami. But the growing market for NAV loans has its staunch defenders, who often point to the fact that most of the facilities are used for value-additive, late-stage acquisitions.

AIFMD II lays down some practical challenges for private debt fund managers. There may be a lot more of this type of intervention in future.

The initiative’s applicability to both GP and portfolio companies means it is emerging as a ‘gold standard’ in private markets.

It’s a rewarding time to be invested in private debt, but no one should get too carried away by the hype around the asset class.

The RMB fund targets Chinese LPs and aims to hold its first close this year.

In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, Decalia’s Reji Vettasseri examines some of the key findings from our annual study of investor attitudes toward the asset class.

Macroeconomic pressures may be a cause of concern, but business development companies appear in generally good shape.

In a podcast published this week, a leading covenant expert and lender representative insisted private debt has no room for complacency when it comes to fair documentation.