Asia-Pacific

Private credit in Asia: The end of the Golden Age?

Credit is a huge market overall in Asia-Pacific but private debt represents only a small proportion. Andrew Schantz of Bain Capital outlines the opportunity ahead.

Navigating the Asian private credit opportunity

Bain Capital’s Andrew Schantz explores structural and macro dynamics across the region that are driving the asset class’s growth potential.

SeaTown raises $1.3bn for Asia private debt

The Singaporean investor has raised its second private debt fund due to strong opportunities identified in the region.

Asia giant Hillhouse relocates credit co-head to Singapore

Hillhouse’s most recent Form ADV filing with the SEC named Singapore as the firm’s principal place of business, with prior editions instead listing Hong Kong.

DOWNLOAD: Fundraising catches up in second quarter

Fundraising bounced back in the second quarter to end H1 only just below the total seen in the same period last year.

Raising a NAV fund? Head to Korea

NAV’s inherent synergies with secondaries means the strategy is gaining significant traction among East Asian LPs.

Four things Japanese investors want to see from prospective GPs

LPs at PDI’s Tokyo Forum on 27 June outlined their expectations around transparency, tax structuring, reporting and GP ownership.

RED 50 managers shrug off market woes

The largest real estate debt managers once again outperformed in a nightmare year for real estate fundraising.

Tikehau signs deal for Asian distribution and product development

The deal with Japan’s Nikko Asset Management is expected to significantly increase Tikehau’s presence in Asia.

Growth opportunities: Asian direct lending

Demand for private credit is growing in Asia and offers attractive risk-adjusted returns.