Europe

BlackRock gets approval for DC scheme alternatives fund

The vehicle will be structured as an LTAF and offer DC pension members access to assets including private credit and private equity.

Claret secures €72m for annex fund

The fund will enable existing portfolio companies to access further capital for growth.

The new-look distressed opportunity in Europe

Inflationary pressures and higher interest rates are expected to drive broad-based distressed activity in coming months, even in sectors regarded as safe havens.

Regional Debt Guide: Private lenders find space in Central and Eastern Europe

Western GPs are honing in on the region and looking to open offices in Warsaw.

Regional Debt Guide: Benelux speeds up

This fast-growing region presents strong direct lending opportunities.

Key trends: Direct lenders are targeting Europe as banks retrench

UK falls to second place in terms of debt transactions but the new market leader faces headwinds.

Regional Guide: Fewer deals but a lucrative opportunity set

Private debt is moving beyond pure sponsor-driven M&A in Europe as financing options continue to grow.

Investec Direct Lending: The power of the lower mid-market

Growth-oriented businesses remain underserved by lenders in Europe, say Investec Direct Lending’s Callum Bell and Megan Sachs.

Generali Investments: A paradigm shift for European debt

Private debt funds are filling the gap left by bank retrenchment, says Sandrine Richard, head of private debt at Generali Investments.