News & Analysis

Jack of all strategies, or master of one?

There is much talk of LPs expanding into new areas of private debt, but some are simply choosing a new approach to a familiar strategy.

KKR raises $6.5bn for ABF fund, beating target

The firm, alongside PIMCO, announces partnership with Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

DOWNLOAD: Investors grow credit allocations in H1

Investors are increasing their allocation to private debt, but many remain below target.

CalPERS names Canio as head of private debt

The pension fund giant has hired Mascha Canio, who has managed public pension assets, to the new role.

UK pension starts alts buildout with property allocation

Having picked its first private markets fund, NOW: Pensions will move into other illiquid assets, potentially alongside Mercer, director of investment Martyn James tells PERE.

Carlyle announces leadership changes

Mark Jenkins, Carlyle’s head of global credit, will become co-president of the firm alongside John Redett and Jeff Nedelman.

Loan Note: Carlyle offers $250m for farm loans; Mubadala and AXA IM buy Hayfin stakes

Carlyle has invested $250m into FarmOp Capital to provide loans to US farmers. Mubadala and AXA IM acquire minority stakes in Hayfin after Arctos completed; and MBO of the credit managers earlier this year.

Blackstone credit and insurance unit brings in half of Q2 inflows

President Jon Gray sees the dealmaking pause in the rearview mirror, and expresses optimism for a return of M&A.