News & Analysis

LCIV plans to commit to debt

The London-based asset manager plans to commit £400m over the next year.

Bankruptcy court: Yellow on hook for pension contributions

Judge’s ruling does not give a number to pension liability but suggests that it will far exceed the debtors’ assets.

Configure Partners report finds aggressive dealmaking

Lenders are stretching terms amid an overabundance of dry power and too few deals.

Loan Note: Muzinich looks to energy transition debt; Carlyle signs two new ventures

Both Muzinich and Carlyle have been out signing joint ventures covering everything from energy transition assets to equity release mortgages. Plus: AXA IM Alts is also eyeing up further diversification with an investment-grade, liquid ABS fund.

ICG closes North America credit fund on $1.9bn

The fund is a direct follow up to its 2018 vehicle and will continue to back mid-market American companies.

How to overcome growing pains

Raising capital has become a tough task for all GPs, never mind new ones fighting for acceptance. Our PDI New York Forum offered some advice and encouragement.

Viola Credit and Cadma Capital Partners form $500m ABF partnership

The joint venture plans to lend to sponsor-backed tech companies in the lending space.

Fearless Fund settlement has firms re-evaluating DE&I platforms

GP and investors may be skittish about racial investment mandates even after the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that investment programmes targeting underrepresented entrepreneurs represents racial discrimination.

Carlyle, North Bridge form C-PACE loan venture

The partnership will provide $1bn of commercial property loans in the US.