Asia-Pacific

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.

SMBC has appointed Louis Stride to lead its EMEA private markets capital formation business amid a wider strategic plan.

Her departure from the Bermuda-based speciality insurance firm, which has a $6.9bn investment portfolio, follows its recent takeover by Japanese insurer Sompo.

The deal will see the two firms work together with support and seed investment from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank to provide two infrastructure credit strategies to global investors.

The head of Asia product management and investor relations at the $623bn private market GP is moving on, Private Debt Investor has learned.

Blackstone claims Senior Lender of the Year and Ares Management takes Junior Lender of the Year in the Asia-Pacific awards categories.

A previous winner retakes the Global Fund Manager of the Year award.

We list all the winners of our annual accolades, with new categories focusing on the rise of asset-based finance and the growing role of placement agents.

The executive is moving on after some nine years with the Asian insurer, which has a $333bn asset portfolio, Private Debt Investor has learned.

Sabrina Meng will start in a new role at the British GP next month, Private Debt Investor has learned.