Europe

Tikehau adds to AUM with €1.2bn special opps fundraising

The third fund in the firm’s credit opps strategy held a final close as it announced its full-year results for 2024.

NB Specialty Finance III holds final close on $1.6bn

Neuberger Berman fund exceeds its target and its precursor. Nearly half is already deployed.

Oaktree raises $16bn for largest ever distressed debt fund

The fund misses its target by $2bn but still counts as the firm’s largest ever fundraise.

Arctos-backed Hayfin MBO represents ‘trillion-dollar’ opportunity

There are countless private markets firms that need a partner to help them grow in an era of scare alpha and capital, says Arctos managing partner Ian Charles.

Ares raises €2.2bn for evergreen direct lending fund in first year

The firm said its fundraising shows there is strong demand for private credit among wealthy individuals.

Is asset-based lending Europe’s next big trend?

Europe is a less mature market than the US, but ABL opportunities are growing fast and offering a neat complement to corporate lending.

LaSalle: Keeping pace with evolving markets

What opportunities are there for real estate debt investors in the US and Europe? LaSalle’s David White and Craig Oram talk through the tailwinds set to impact the sector.

DB Investment Partners on how European ABF strategies are positioned for growth

With distinctive characteristics from direct lending, asset-based finance is the ‘next big thing’ for private credit, according to Grzegorz Blicharz, portfolio manager, DB Investment Partners.