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Tishman Speyer launches new debt platform, hires Rustgi

Amit Rustgi, who joins from PIMCO, will focus on credit opportunities across sectors.

Orix USA realigns private credit, brings on BlackRock’s Singhal

Manager splits the asset class into two verticals, with Singhal heading direct lending and Shtaingos leading securitised credit.

Brookfield’s Balkan to exit at year-end

The co-architect of the Toronto-based manager’s real estate credit platform, Andrea Balkan, is departing after 22 years with the firm.

Crescent Capital promotes Wright to president

Manager makes other executive changes, in moves toward a ‘new stage of growth’ and succession planning.

BlackRock adds senior role for Spanish and French private credit

Camille de Lamotte will join the firm from Goldman Sachs to lead Spanish activity and co-head French deals.

Nominate the Women of Influence in Private Markets 2024

Submit your nominations for our annual list celebrating the achievements of women working in alternative assets.

Delaware bankruptcy court ruling favours distressed debt investors

The latest twist in trucking company Yellow’s litigation may bring some relief to funds holding debt of firms engaged in pension controversies.

Why private debt fundraising saw a seven-year low

In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, Darius Craton of Raymond James explains why 2023 was such a difficult capital-raising environment, but why 2024 looks more promising.

Barings secures injunction against former employees and Corinthia

A temporary injunction has been granted to prevent former Barings employees from using its confidential information to solicit clients.

Barings takes legal action against former employees and Corinthia

The firm accuses them of contractual breaches and using confidential information to draw clients to their new venture at Corinthia Global Management.