The $4.8bn transaction follows the sale of General Electric’s European mid-market financing business to the Japanese banking group in June.
2 min read · 16 December 2015
Private debt managers looking at opportunities in Asia reflect a wider theme of institutional investors looking for yield and diversification outside of their home markets.
2 min read · 10 December 2015
The US alternative investment firm has raised $235.6m towards the $1bn goal for its debut Asia Structured Credit Opportunities Fund.
2 min read · 08 December 2015
The joint venture, which will allow investors to gain exposure to mezzanine deals in Japan, has raised ¥46.5 billion.
1 min read · 07 December 2015
The US credit firm is expanding its Asian footprint on the heels of its acquisition of GE Capital’s Australian consumer finance unit. The firm also announced senior management changes.
2 min read · 02 December 2015
A survey of 88 investors globally by PDI reveals that most investors intend to increase their allocation to private debt. Of those that do not already have a set allocation, the majority plan to set one and increase their exposure to non-bank lending opportunities.
2 min read · 01 December 2015
A survey of 88 investors globally by PDI reveals that most investors intend to increase their allocation to private debt. Of those that do not already have a set allocation, the majority plan to set one and increase their exposure to non-bank lending opportunities.
2 min read · 01 December 2015
The New York-based credit arm of Highbridge is set to launch its third mezzanine fund as well as a new energy opportunities strategy.
2 min read · 30 November 2015
Stuart Blieschke will move from PAG to KKR. The new hire comes just as former principal at KKR Tim Caflisch, who was set for a move to the territory, leaves for a position at Finepoint Capital.
1 min read · 30 November 2015
The Chicago-based alternative lender has created a new warehousing securitisation programme for Australian retail lender and payments system provider zipMoney.
2 min read · 19 November 2015