Asset-backed finance

As ABF evolves into a more diverse asset class, Udai Bishnoi of Sculptor discusses what is required to capitalise on these opportunities.

As private credit becomes an increasingly crowded market, Chris Hedberg of AllianceBernstein explains what is required to seize upon the best opportunities.

Investors prioritise asset-based finance and special situations as direct lending margins come under pressure, our LP Perspectives 2026 Study shows.

An increased focus on ABF is changing the risk management dynamics of private credit, says Brett Morrell, head of risk solutions at Derivative Path.

Recent bankruptcies have highlighted the need for extensive due diligence and, also, post-deal monitoring of risk in asset-based finance. Are relative newcomers to the space sufficiently equipped?

Entries for the PDI Awards 2025 must be received by midnight (PT) on 21 November.

Germany’s Perpetual and Lithuania’s Willgrow are targeting new or niche areas of illiquid credit, as double-digit returns get harder to come by from the asset class.

Entrants now have until 21 November to submit their entries for the PDI Awards 2025.

The board of $7bn California pension challenged its consultant, Aksia, on how its portfolio was preparing for private credit unknowns amid a ramp-up to system’s allocation target.