Europe

UK’s L&G mulls 25% rise in large infra debt allocation

The insurer’s head of portfolio management, Roman Hederer, sees more opportunities and value now in the asset class than a few years ago, particularly in Europe.

Ares and Clearstream pen deal to expand wealth manager access

The deal will make Ares’s private markets products available to a wider range of wealth managers.

Last call: Cast your votes for PDI’s Rising Stars 2026 list!

The 2026 list will feature individuals under the age of 40 whom we believe have the ability and potential to shape the asset class in the years ahead.

Eurazeo closes fund VII above target on €3.9bn

The fund’s strategy also raised substantial capital from private wealth investors.

MetLife IM shuffles insurance solutions heads after merger

The US asset manager has shaken up its insurance team leadership after acquiring rival PineBridge, with its international solutions head departing.

ESG: Five sustainability takeaways from our Europe Summit

Attendees discuss changing – but not unfavourable – attitudes to sustainability strategies.

Arrow Global on the resilience of Europe’s mid-market lenders

Events in the Middle East may add to construction costs and financing pressure, but after a decade of shocks, Europe’s mid-market lenders are prepared to navigate volatility, says Arrow Global’s Ellis Sher.

How bank tie-ups are redefining the mid-market

Consolidation continues apace in the mid-market as private credit seeks out new origination channels.