News & Analysis

Fidelis Investors enters the RTL deal pipeline

Launched with Morningstar’s blessing, the firm’s February securitisation has 435 underlying loans.

Loan Note: We examine key drivers in private debt strategies; Apollo unit backs aviation firm

We take a deep dive into a selection of private debt strategies. Plus: Apollo’s ATLAS supports US aviation firm; and surveys optimistic about returns and fundraising.

Amid a PE industry slump, NYC pension has billions for deals and funds

NYC’s pension system is preparing to deploy $7bn-$8bn into private equity, a signal that despite setbacks and what many LPs consider underperformance of late, a top investor is fully on board with the asset class.

APAC insurer AIA appoints first private assets head

The institution’s $133bn investment management unit has appointed a former head of alternatives from Singapore’s NTUC Income to the newly created role.

Northleaf closes third fund with $1bn to invest

The vehicle’s final size includes SMAs and a rated note structured for insurance companies.

Ares alumni Graves launches public, private credit asset manager

Lane42 will receive $2bn in seed capital from hedge fund Millennium Management.

400 Capital closes fourth vintage of ABF fund

Asset Based Term Fund IV held an oversubscribed final close of $1.39bn, higher than its $1bn target.

Blackstone, CVC, Oaktree eye Asia in global insurance build-out

Asset managers wanting to raise more capital from insurers in Asia need to raise their game, say insurance executives, as the region presents particular hurdles.

Blackstone allies with transportation infrastructure firm ITE Management

BXCI makes a minority investment in the alternatives manager.

The UK pension performance challenge

The Mansion House Compact was an attempt to address a pressing issue and has encouraged a more proactive stance to private markets – but there are challenges.