News & Analysis

KKR taps into asset reconstruction in India

The US buyout group will take control of an asset reconstruction company in India and expand its presence in the region.

Brookfield closes first infra debt fund at $885m

The experienced infrastructure fund manager has closed its inaugural debt vehicle above target.

GSO completes $2.4bn NewStar portfolio deal

Through a newly formed $950m fund, the Blackstone unit has added a large collection of corporate loans and other credit investments.

Cerberus and Fortress received end-of-year investments

Last year ended with two significant investments in private debt operators, with Cerberus Business Finance selling a minority stake while Fortress Investment Group was acquired by SoftBank.

Strategic direction

While more traditional lending strategies dominate investor allocations, more are looking at opportunities in niche offerings.

Have you been good this year?

If so, you may get your hands on some of the festive gifts on fund managers’ wish-lists.

Allocation opportunity

Research shows a significant number of LPs are currently under allocating to debt funds.

Confidence or Caution?

Confidence in private debt holds up well, but investors seem to be concerned for the future.

Speciality finance assets are ‘the first derivative away from corporate direct lending’: Atalaya’s Zinn

With the mid-market looking increasingly crowded, fund managers seeking improved returns are turning to speciality finance.

BlackRock targets $1.5bn for debut private fund

The world’s largest asset manager is raising an inaugural seven-year fund, which has a 10 percent carried interest over a 6 percent hurdle, after launching its mid-market lending business a dozen years ago.