The unit-linked fund will allow private pension investors to access unlisted credit opportunities.
2 min read · 16 April 2021
The £100m fund will invest in illiquid and liquid strategies to meet the needs of highly regulated DC schemes.
2 min read · 14 April 2021
European private debt deals bounced back sharply in Q4 of 2020 after sinking to historic lows during the pandemic.
2 min read · 08 April 2021
Last year saw small company financing dominated by state-backed schemes. But as they come to an end, fund managers can reclaim lost territory.
2 min read · 01 April 2021
It’s becoming more competitive, with a recent report suggesting that direct lending in Europe could dwarf the US within a decade. We suggest five ways managers can get ahead in this congested space.
7 min read · 01 April 2021
Retail funds for alternative assets, including private debt, have had some false dawns. The UK is launching a new version which it hopes will overcome the challenges and lure pension schemes. By Lora Froud and Gavin Haran of Macfarlanes.
6 min read · 01 April 2021
The fund invests in first lien loans for European small and mid-market companies.
1 min read · 31 March 2021
The fund expects to see significant opportunities as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
2 min read · 18 March 2021
The fund has secured the backing of an insurance company and pension fund in Italy.
1 min read · 17 March 2021