News & Analysis

LPs stick with private credit amid contradictory economic indicators

The narrative of low interest rates, which played a role in the rise of alternative assets, could be here to stay.

Angelo Gordon adds Michiel von Saher to London team

The appointment will expand the firm’s performing credit team in Europe.

Canadian venture debt reaches a crossroads

The numbers for the strategy aren’t favourable, but lenders remain positive. By Rebecca Szkutak

World’s largest pensions hold alts exposure steady – report

The world’s 20 largest sovereign and public pension funds allocated 22% of their assets to alternatives and cash last year, according to Willis Towers Watson.

ICG appoints former Muzinich MD to grown German client base

ICG has increased its focus on the German LP base after expanding its origination capabilities there in the summer.

Confidence in distressed is growing again

Distressed debt fundraising is one of the most cyclically affected strategies in private credit, and in the first half of 2019 it was back with a vengeance, writes John Bakie.

Why EQT is choosing public markets over a private sale

In a world where financial investors are hungry for GP minority stakes, why would a firm pursue a public listing?

Alcentra prices retail debt fund at $265m

The closed-ended vehicle will give retail investors access to a broad array of sub-investment grade credit in the US and Europe.

The time is right for permanent capital

Closed-ended vehicles put fundraising pressure on managers and commitment pressure on investors, which is why many are eschewing traditional approaches in favour of more flexible, longer-term strategies.