Europe

Franklin Templeton adds Apera to $87bn private credit arm

The deal will boost Franklin Templeton’s capability to invest in the European lower mid-market.

Jirí Król on securitisation and the need for clarity

A proposal to revise the EU Securitisation Regulation from the European Commission is expected in June, says the global head of the Alternative Credit Council.

Arrow Global: How to build a vertically integrated pan-European investment model

The role of local scale, vertical integration and platform control in sourcing and managing mid-market opportunities, by Enrico Sanna, CEO of Platforms at Arrow Global.

The Real Estate Debt 50 – 2025

Aggregate capital raising for the largest real estate credit managers declined for the first time in the ranking’s history.

Morgan Stanley: How direct lending is navigating volatility

An uptick in M&A may not yet have materialised, but the direct lending market remains well positioned for growth, says Michael Occi, a managing director in Morgan Stanley’s private credit team.

LBP AM European Private Markets: Creating global champions

Private debt has a critical role to play in improving the competitiveness of European companies and in helping to create global leaders, says Peter Arnold, head of private assets at LBP AM European Private Markets.

TPG Twin Brook: Not all private credit is created equal

Different lending strategies can result in different outcomes, explains Trevor Clark, founder and managing partner at TPG Twin Brook.

Playing to mid-market strengths

Private credit funds are flocking to industries deemed to be insulated from geopolitical uncertainty. But does this flight to safety mean competition is heating up?

Corinthia Global Management: Standing out from the crowd

As direct lending captures more and more deal activity, firms in this segment will need to differentiate themselves on various fronts, argue Ian Fowler and Adam Wheeler, co-CEOs of Corinthia Global Management.

Arrow Global on unlocking scale with local residential expertise

Lending at scale in Europe’s granular residential market requires a careful balance of operational efficiency and local knowledge, says Adam Baghdadi, head of lending solutions at Arrow Global.