Research & Data

Private debt deal volume falls across major European markets – report

Houlihan Lokey’s latest MidCapMonitor provides further evidence that market conditions are becoming more challenging for debt funds.

Fidelity launches another credit fund: the latest step in a journey

Multi-strategy interval fund under portfolio managers Adam Kramer and Brian Chang will be marketed through financial advisers.

Ares Management readies third senior direct lending fund

Plan is part of a bullish recent stance from Ares, including secondaries and Pathfinder.

DOWNLOAD: Average fund size approaches $2bn in Q1 2023

The fundraising landscape in Q1 was dominated by a small number of very large funds.

TPG said to be in talks to buy Angelo Gordon

Claim fits with Winkelried’s declared priority to “add a credit strategy”.

Oak Hill closes CSF II on $2.2bn, beating target

The credit fund is more than twice the size of its predecessor.

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.