Research & Data

Private funds leaders on when and why to outsource

Costly tech stacks are accelerating the trend towards outsourcing.

Private funds leaders on value creation in a downturn

Talent management remains the critical operational lever, amid a strong hiring market for private debt.

The future of ESG, according to private funds leaders

Good environmental, social and corporate governance practices are essential, but the operating models to support them remain immature.

Five things that got us talking in H1 2021

Whether it was Apollo’s ambitious entry to the secondaries market or the moves by SWFs to commit to private debt, there was plenty to get excited about in the first half.

Private Funds Leaders Survey 2021: Seven charts that matter

How fund leaders really feel about a watershed moment in the history of private markets.

Private funds leaders undaunted by the pandemic

Public markets volatility, the Biden administration and Brexit all rank above covid as causes for concern.

Real Estate 50

Affiliate title PERE’s annual ranking shows covid-19 has proven to be no obstacle for real estate debt.

Could the distressed-for-control opportunity dwarf previous cycles?

Businesses borrowing to cover losses while neglecting vital areas of investment have created a rich playing field for certain types of investor. David Conrod of FocusPoint Private Capital Group explains why.

Confused ratings: Don’t get lost in the shadows

Credit ratings are a vital tool for corporate debt borrowers and issuers. They should not get mixed up with non-rating opinions, writes Joshua Thompson, a partner in law firm Sidley’s global finance practice.