Asia-Pacific

Tor raises more LP capital for short-term private debt fund

The credit manager is being supported by LP re-ups as it returns to fundraising mode despite challenging conditions amid the pandemic.

Why this crisis is different from the last

BlackRock’s head of Asian Credit, Neeraj Seth, tells PDI why he expects financing gaps to accelerate in parts of Asia.

Ares wraps up deal for Hong Kong’s SSG

In a move that was flagged in January this year, the Los Angeles-based alternative assets manager will add $6bn of assets under management in pan-Asian investment strategies.

Why lending in China may be safer than you think

The pressure is on developers in the country, but fund managers believe real estate debt is an attractive option for investors.

Park Square expands into Asia with new Seoul office

The European private debt fund manager has picked South Korea for its first Asia office as it strengthens its global coverage.

What Indian credit managers are seeing amid the pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to fundraising plans and changes in investment focus.

CDIB Capital adds former Carlyle trio to new credit group

The firm, known for its private equity investments, is now entering into speciality finance through its newly built structured credit team.

ADM Capital raises $630m for its private credit platform

The private capital manager is ramping up its Asia-Pacific credit business by raising new capital and hiring a senior executive.

Shifting tides in China’s NPL market in the era of coronavirus – updated

The surge in non-performing credit this year due to corporate defaults will not necessarily translate into investment opportunities amid covid-19.

Rising reward and declining risk boost appetite for Asian private debt

Treabhor Mac Eochaidh, head of debt services at MUFG Investor Services, says improving legal and tax frameworks are driving investor interest in Asian credit.