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Why secondaries are in the spotlight

Up until now a nascent part of the investment universe, the tide appears to be turning for the private credit secondaries market.

Reflections on Singapore’s key talking points

Last week saw the Fairmont Singapore play host to our 2023 APAC Forum, with a record number of delegates keen to discuss the growth of private debt in the region.

GSAM: Insurers will increase allocation to private corporate debt

Turn to debt coincides with gain in favor among private assets generally.

Routine fund extension request leads to drama at Marin County pension meeting

Abbott Capital is looking for an extension for its 2008 flagship fund of funds and is encountering resistance from LPs contending with slowing cashflows and valuation uncertainty.

Off to Singapore, with high hopes

The future of Asia-Pacific private debt will be under discussion next week as we mingle with industry leaders at our APAC Forum. There appears to be room for optimism.

Too small to save?

Following the turmoil surrounding the collapse last week of the 800-pound tech lending gorilla, Silicon Valley Bank, we examine some of the collateral damage.

Another big sale: Norinchukin Bank shops LP portfolio into buzzing market

The portfolio is among several large trades that have hit the market this year and that are helping to drive LP secondaries inventory to more than $20bn.

The delayed distress cycle

Macroeconomic developments seem to have taken a more positive slant, but the need to refinance will expose weaker credits in the end.

The private debt market 2023: Five things to consider

Claire Madden, managing partner at Connection Capital, identifies five issues that should be top of mind for managers and investors in today’s changed environment.

Direct lending contemplates a change in direction

The sponsored buyout market has been the increasing focus of direct lending activity in recent years. But as that market comes under pressure, might non-sponsored deals finally thrive?