News & Analysis

Partners Group seeks ‘vertical depth’ with Empira acquisition

Gaining significant exposure to real estate credit was also a key draw, according to global co-head of real estate Karim Habra.

Loan Note: Default rates may not be all they seem; investors target impact mandates

Our cover story puts default rates under the microscope. Plus: impact high on LPs’ priority list; and a new report indicating a strong year for the broadly syndicated loan market.

Temasek launches $7.5bn private debt platform

The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund’s platform will be separate from Seviora Group.

H.I.G. Capital closes $1bn opportunistic credit fund

The European distressed and special situations credit fund was smaller than its predecessor.

Loan Note: PGIM deals speaks to growing ABF popularity; Pemberton and Santander join forces

PGIM acquires buy-now-pay-later portfolio. Plus: Pemberton teams up with Santander to launch supply chain solutions provider; and Triton fund will target firms facing short-term difficulties.

How far and how fast – all eyes on interest rates

The rate cycle has been a preoccupation of the private debt market for a while now. Initial assumptions of a smooth downward cutting cycle next year are being challenged.

Sustainability: Are American and European investors so different?

The US may look to travel in one direction as Europe heads in the other. But there may be less to this divergence than meets the eye

Triton beats €1bn target for third credit opps fund

The fund will focus on opportunistic investments in firms in the business services, industrial technology and healthcare sectors.