News & Analysis

Loan Note: Key findings from our latest fund performance report; borrowers standing firm in face of stresses

Strategic and geographic breakdowns in our latest fund performance data. Also, S&P identifies resilience in portfolios despite pressures; and Permira prices latest US CLO. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

ACC, Configure: Stress appears contained, but lenders are taking no chances

Although AI disruption and other threats remain increasingly relevant, Houlihan Lokey data shows resilient portfolio dynamics.

Eurazeo closes fund VII above target on €3.9bn

The fund’s strategy also raised substantial capital from private wealth investors.

MetLife IM shuffles insurance solutions heads after merger

The US asset manager has shaken up its insurance team leadership after acquiring rival PineBridge, with its international solutions head departing.

Moodys shifts outlook of Blackstone, Golub public BDCs to negative

Both BDCs will retain their investment-grade ratings despite the pessimistic near-term outlook.

Ranking: Who were the top fund structuring and placement agent firms in 2025?

We take a look at the top fund advisory firms in private credit.

ESG: Five sustainability takeaways from our Europe Summit

Attendees discuss changing – but not unfavourable – attitudes to sustainability strategies.

Loan Note: Nuveen flags infra debt opportunity; direct lending fees coming down

Nuveen sees strong opportunity in infrastructure debt. Also, Bridgepoint Credit makes key hires; and direct lending fees under pressure. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.