The failures of First Brands and Tricolor has put due diligence under the spotlight. In The Private Debt Investor Podcast, Matthias Kirchgaessner of Plexus Research and Jiri Krol of the Alternative Credit Council debate whether private debt has problems to confront.
1 min read · 01 December 2025
Amid a muted exit environment, investors are increasingly considering changing their approach to backing new funds, our LP Perspectives Study 2026 reveals.
3 min read · 01 December 2025
In the report: Our annual survey of investors – find out what their priorities are for the coming year, their top concerns and how they feel about everything from AI to credit secondaries; Plus expert analysis from industry leaders…
1 min read · 01 December 2025
While some investors feel positive about AI’s impact on operations, others remain cautious and are closely monitoring their GPs’ use of the technology, our LP Perspectives Survey 2026 finds.
4 min read · 01 December 2025
Respondents say private debt performed well against benchmarks in 2025, despite macro uncertainty, with the vast majority set to raise or maintain their allocations.
2 min read · 01 December 2025
Semi-liquid strategies can provide benefits to LPs, but they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, shows our LP Perspectives 2026 Study.
4 min read · 01 December 2025
When it comes to fund due diligence in an uncertain market, investors are upping their focus on commercial fundamentals and talent plans, our LP Perspectives Survey shows.
4 min read · 01 December 2025
Five years ago, IMCO Invest set out to build a global credit strategy. Ahead of the Women in Private Markets Summit, the pioneer of that strategy, Jennifer Hartviksen, tells us how it has developed.
5 min read · 28 November 2025
Recent bankruptcies have highlighted the need for extensive due diligence and, also, post-deal monitoring of risk in asset-based finance. Are relative newcomers to the space sufficiently equipped?
3 min read · 27 November 2025
