Asia-Pacific

Aflac unit buys 40% stake in direct lender Tree Line

Tree Line’s ‘underwriting discipline’ attracted the insurance giant in its pursuit of exposure to mid-market direct lending.

The gaps opening in Asia-Pacific private debt

The region may trail the US and Europe and still have a long way to go to develop a private debt market of heft but there are signs that investors and managers would do well to take a closer look at what it has to offer.

Manulife IM targets APAC wealth channel with evergreen credit offering

Raising capital from wealthy individuals requires ‘a lot of support, a lot of handholding, a lot of guidance, a lot of education’, senior managing director Alex Catterick tells PDI.

10 key trends: Asia-Pacific’s distressed bonanza

There is plenty of capital for distressed debt strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, but putting it to use raises unique challenges.

Gaps open for growth in Asia-Pacific

Pressures on banks and the high-yield market, especially in China, mean private debt funds can expand through the provision of flexible capital.

China focus: LPs tread carefully on Chinese private debt

Investors are understandably nervous about Chinese private credit, but there are still opportunities for those willing to seek them out.

How are horizons shifting for Asia’s private debt landscape?

Opportunities are opening up for private credit investors in markets such as India and Australia, but domestic banks are fighting back in Southeast Asia.

Tough fundraising market belies belief in Asia

The headline figures may look grim, but sentiment is becoming more optimistic on APAC private debt.

Huatai International on the emerging opportunities in Asian private credit

With a robust economic outlook despite elevated interest rates, prospects for APAC private credit remain strong, but international LPs are still underallocating to the asset class, say Huatai International’s Ryan Chung and Isaac Wong.