Africa

Asian insurer Prudential hires head of product development

The Hong Kong-headquartered firm, with $166bn under management, has appointed a former insurance CIO to what is understood to be a newly created role, Private Debt Investor has learned.

Last call: Cast your votes for PDI’s Rising Stars 2026 list!

The 2026 list will feature individuals under the age of 40 whom we believe have the ability and potential to shape the asset class in the years ahead.

Loan Note: Secondaries rise provokes LP/GP debate; Pemberton finds retail, software largely US issues

Secondaries on the rise, but LPs and GPs don’t always see eye to eye. Also, Pemberton highlights US/Europe disparity over retail and software woes; and private credit deals on the up in Africa. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

RBC BlueBay Asset Management on tackling emerging market private credit misconceptions

RBC BlueBay Asset Management’s Mihai Florian explains why it might be time for investors to consider previously overlooked private credit opportunities in emerging markets.

War’s disruption does not cure contract breach: Wasel & Wasel

The law firm has cited a Dubai case that arose out of Sudanese civil war that may assist financiers of projects around the wartime Persian Gulf today.

DOWNLOAD: LP data reveals biggest private debt allocators

CalPERS and the European Investment Bank were among the leading investors in credit funds last year.

DOWNLOAD: Fundraising hits new high in 2025

Fundraising hit a new record in 2025, but only just!

L&G: Expanding into emerging market private debt

L&G’s Jake Harper says institutional investors may uncover an attractive risk-return profile in emerging market private debt.

How will emerging managers fare in a consolidating market?

Competition for capital is fierce, but new firm formation is poised to continue nonetheless.

DOWNLOAD: Debt fundraising rings in record Q3

Record fundraising in Q3 for private debt as investors seek stable returns.