News & Analysis

Loan Note: Key syndicated market trade group turns to private credit; Europe defaults tipped to rise

The LSTA sets its sights on private credit. Plus: KBRA expects default rise in Europe; and Blackstone finds financial advisers embracing the asset class.

Freeport holds final close for Fund VI on $2bn

The direct lending fund beat its target by $200m and its predecessor by $300m in equity commitments.

Ex-JPMorgan, PIMCO veterans launch private debt manager

The US start-up Firebrand Investors has senior management in place and is working to build out its investment team, Private Debt Investor has learned.

Signs hint at emerging distress

There are growing indications of a new cycle in the credit market as pressure on borrowers grows and default rates rise.

Loan Note: Amid economic and political volatility, we examine distressed investing; two European fundraising landmarks

Inside our latest coverage of the opportunistic and distressed market – all the key trends and dynamics. Plus: Capital Four and CVI make fundraising advances; and Monroe completes Wendel/AXA partnership.

Arini signs origination deal with Lazard ahead of direct lending launch

Arini will utilise Lazard for both origination and to introduce potential investors in the its upcoming fund.

Why one CEO is unfazed by negative sustainability sentiment

Generate Capital’s CEO is focused on a net-zero future.

Coller Capital completes $1.6bn LP-led transaction

The secondaries firm has bought interests in 44 senior direct lending funds from American National Insurance.