News & Analysis

Gabriella Kindert on why financiers should see beauty in simplicity

We speak to industry professional Gabriella Kindert on learning from history, the value of mutual respect and her love of music.

Direct line: How to do business with CalSTRS

The $240bn pension aims to be the ‘partner of choice’ for managers, operating companies and its peers in direct structures. Deputy CIO Scott Chan tells Kyle Campbell how CalSTRS’ ‘collaborative model’ is the blueprint to achieve these goals

Comvest raises $450m in first close for fifth direct lending fund – exclusive

The alternative lender backs both sponsored and non-sponsored businesses with its flagship fund series.

Why LPs are on their guard

It’s a time to be alive to questionable claims as well as the requirements of a changing market, according to investors at the PDI New York Forum.

How Europe’s deal volumes stack up

The number of European private credit deals has more than doubled in just six years, with the UK still leading the pack, but France quickly catching up.

On the minds of managers

European deal prospects remain bright as long as you steer clear of cyclical industries, says our expert panel.

Politics, not economics, is the biggest risk for funds

Portfolios are strong, but political uncertainty and originating good deals pose risks for private debt providers.

Six trends driving Europe’s private credit markets

Almost 30% of private debt capital raised in 2018 was for funds with a sole focus on Europe. How has the continent held up so well as fundraising has declined globally?

European private debt roundtable

As the continent’s private debt market continues to mature, investors are looking to capture opportunity and manage challenges. But how can the industry weather the next downturn when it finally arrives?