Europe

Germany’s secured credit reset

Independent enforcement is a superior alternative to M&A and workout processes, maintains Dagmar Gold of Deutsche Pfandverwertung.

ICG, Amundi to launch private credit and secondaries evergreen funds in wealth push

As part of the tie-up, Amundi will pick up a 9.9% stake in London-based ICG by June 2027.

Artificial intelligence: Transforming alternative assets, from fundraising to exits

AI is touching every aspect of the alternative assets industry – from internal applications to portco value creation and investment opportunities. But there are risks ahead, with overhype and regulatory uncertainty partly clouding the path forward.

Moving beyond the AI hype to create real value

With MIT research revealing that just 5% of artificial intelligence initiatives succeed, how can private markets firms ensure their AI efforts will lead to genuine value creation?

Women of Influence on AI’s impact on alternatives

When we asked this year’s cohort of standout women in private markets about the most significant trends shaping their asset classes, artificial intelligence was top of mind.

AI’s effect on the nuts and bolts of private markets operations

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the investment lifecycle, but there will be challenges along the way.

Where family offices are hunting alpha in private debt

Germany’s Perpetual and Lithuania’s Willgrow are targeting new or niche areas of illiquid credit, as double-digit returns get harder to come by from the asset class.

PDI Awards 2025: Deadline for entries extended

Entrants now have until 21 November to submit their entries for the PDI Awards 2025.

PDI Awards 2025: Last week to submit your entries!

Entries for the PDI Awards close on 14 November.