Asia-Pacific

The banks have long had a stranglehold on the credit markets, but the role of private funds is becoming more influential, maintains Julien Thinat, head of distribution and credit solutions APAC, Societe Generale.

The move will expand access to its evergreen credit vehicle to investors in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

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The move completes the integration of Alcentra and Benefit Street Partners, both of which are part of Franklin Templeton’s alternative credit platform.

Our latest snapshot of LP opinion appears to suggest capital flows may be changing direction.

CalPERS and the European Investment Bank were among the leading investors in credit funds last year.

The fund will follow its predecessor in backing performing credit opportunities driven by the region’s rapidly developing economy.

The appointee joins from rival firm FWD following the previous incumbent Phil Joubert’s move from AIA to Oaktree Capital Management last year.

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