Middle East

The law firm has cited a Dubai case that arose out of Sudanese civil war that may assist financiers of projects around the wartime Persian Gulf today.

The move completes the integration of Alcentra and Benefit Street Partners, both of which are part of Franklin Templeton’s alternative credit platform.

CalPERS and the European Investment Bank were among the leading investors in credit funds last year.

Fundraising hit a new record in 2025, but only just!

Israeli firm leverages Blackstone’s origination capability, including corporate, real estate and asset-based credit strategies.

The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor and MassMutual will be channeling capital through the Charlotte-based manager for US, Europe and Asia-Pacific credit opportunities.

Competition for capital is fierce, but new firm formation is poised to continue nonetheless.

Record fundraising in Q3 for private debt as investors seek stable returns.

Stuart Wrigley, who will also lead the firm’s Asia-Pacific expansion from a new Singapore office, joins following a 24-year stint at GSAM, most recently as head of its APAC client solutions group.

The third vintage of the Dubai-based credit fund achieves 70% of its target two months after its launch.