News & Analysis

Colbeck beats target with $700m for non-sponsored lending

The fund will continue the firm’s strategy of backing non-sponsored businesses in transition and taking a private equity-style approach to engagement.

KBRA DLD sees direct lending defaults rising to 3%

Pockets of distress in the consumer sector may result in restructurings in 2025.

Ares holds final close of Europe lending fund at €17.1bn

The fund is thought to be one of the largest ever raised for European private debt and, with associated vehicles and leverage, will have around €30bn of deployable capital.

Ares names Alexander a co-head in alt credit

He joins two others to lead asset-based credit, the fastest growing strategy

Goldman Sachs looks to financing as the future

Pete Lyon and Mahesh Saireddy to play pivotal roles in its restructuring.

The ACC’s Jiri Krol on why securitisation rules need changes

Onerous regulations since the global financial crisis have strangled the securitisation market and need attention, according to Jiri Krol of the Alternative Credit Council. In the latest Private Debt Investor Podcast, he also discusses key findings from the ACC’s Financing the Economy report.

Madison Realty hires Cohen from Affinius to head asset, portfolio management

Industry veteran Brad Cohen will be integral for risk management and identifying growth opportunities.