Asia-Pacific

Oaktree hires senior AIA exec to lead APAC insurance coverage

The US private debt manager continues the global buildout of its insurance team with a view to managing more assets for clients in that segment.

Goldman Sachs launches APAC private credit entity

West Street Asia Private Credit Advisors was registered in Luxembourg last month, according to public filings.

Synergy Capital Fund III holds first close on $715m

The third vintage of the Dubai-based credit fund achieves 70% of its target two months after its launch.

Jirí Król: Support on hand for Asia-Pacific

Regulatory support will be a key factor in developing the region’s ever-growing private credit market.

AllianzGI’s APAC head exits after leadership reshuffle

The German asset manager, with around €18.5bn in private credit assets, will lose Desmond Ng in the summer.

Blackstone snares Fidelity’s APAC insurance head for regional buildout

Pierre-Emmanuel Brard’s hire is part of Blackstone’s global push to raise more capital from insurers, affiliate title PEI learns.

Huatai International: AI and shifting supply chains power Asian private debt

Shifting global dynamics are adding further fuel to private credit growth drivers in Asia-Pacific, say Ryan Chung and Isaac Wong of Huatai International.

Asia-Pacific is a tough market to crack

Fundraising for Asia-Pacific distressed debt is challenging and accessing dealflow can be hard. However, opportunities abound for those with the right capabilities and good connections.

Asia-Pacific fundraising is playing the long game

Fundraising for Asia-Pacific has been extremely challenging over the past two years, but the foundations for long-term growth are strong.

Carlyle-backed insurer completes $4bn annuity reinsurance deal

The transaction is Fortitude’s sixth in Japan, and brings its originations to $8bn in 2025.