News & Analysis

Arini secures $2.3bn for direct lending fund second close

The firm’s first direct lending fund will focus on the less competitive, non-sponsored market.

Dallas Police and Fire Pension System commits to distressed debt fund

Texas pension backs Arbour Lane distressed debt fund with $10m.

Germany’s secured credit reset

Independent enforcement is a superior alternative to M&A and workout processes, maintains Dagmar Gold of Deutsche Pfandverwertung.

Mitsui Sumitomo to acquire 18% equity in Barings

Mitsui, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based MS&AD Insurance Group, will pay $1.44bn.

ICG, Amundi to launch private credit and secondaries evergreen funds in wealth push

As part of the tie-up, Amundi will pick up a 9.9% stake in London-based ICG by June 2027.

Loan Note: Private debt braces for close scrutiny Down Under; Lincoln finds mixed picture for direct lending

Australian corporate regulator has private debt in its sights. Plus: steady performance but some stress in direct lending; and the Barings/Corinthia court case drags on. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

Artificial intelligence: Transforming alternative assets, from fundraising to exits

AI is touching every aspect of the alternative assets industry – from internal applications to portco value creation and investment opportunities. But there are risks ahead, with overhype and regulatory uncertainty partly clouding the path forward.

Moving beyond the AI hype to create real value

With MIT research revealing that just 5% of artificial intelligence initiatives succeed, how can private markets firms ensure their AI efforts will lead to genuine value creation?

Women of Influence on AI’s impact on alternatives

When we asked this year’s cohort of standout women in private markets about the most significant trends shaping their asset classes, artificial intelligence was top of mind.

AI’s effect on the nuts and bolts of private markets operations

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the investment lifecycle, but there will be challenges along the way.