News & Analysis

Why more Japanese investors are demanding real asset loans

These institutions prefer floating rate-based loans to mitigate foreign currency hedging risks.

Apollo holds $2.2bn first close on hybrid debt-equity fund

The firm expects to hold a final close on its Hybrid Value Fund, which is targeting $3bn, by year-end.

Ares raises $1.4bn for debut US direct lending private fund

The southern California-based alternative lender raised $11.4bn for its credit platform, aided by the close of its latest European direct lending fund.

Apocalypse now as no-deal Brexit looms

Private debt managers are being forced to consider the consequences of what once seemed unthinkable – the UK crashing out of the EU with no trade agreement.

Cheyne hits hard cap with $800m for real estate debt

Cheyne’s latest vehicle is 80% invested with a greater focus on senior debt funds.

DRC Capital hires Natalie Howard to expand debt strategies

Former AgFe executive joins the London-based firm as partner.

Financing the Mittelstand – whose role is it anyway?

With over 1,000 local banks, Germany has been a tough market for debt funds to crack, but partnerships offer a way forward.

ARCC ups dividend for first time since Q3 2012

Ares Management’s BDC, which saw net outflows from its portfolio, experienced strong realised and unrealised gains of 22 cents a share.

Barings, AllianceBernstein look to reach HNWIs

The two asset management behemoths plan to tap an additional investor outlet.

Carlyle to divert $2.4bn of insurance assets to credit

The firm is acquiring a 19.9% stake in DSA Reinsurance from AIG in a deal that includes $6bn earmarked for Carlyle funds, the plurality of which will go to credit.