Direct lending

Oaktree adds quartet for new Asia private credit strategy

The private debt specialist GP has hired investment professionals from Singapore state fund GIC and rival managers Ares, Goldman Sachs and Partners Group.

Sagard reaches half its $2bn target in first close on third vintage

The firm is using Credit Partners III, a senior secured, direct lending fund, to focus on non-sponsored borrowers.

‘Self-liquidating’ helps Arctos make a $6.2bn GP financing debut

The Keystone strategy is expected to remain relevant across fundraising cycles, says managing partner Ian Charles and partner Charlie Tingue.

CalSTRS and Nuveen strike $2bn strategic partnership for debt fund and ‘adjacent opportunities’

The funds will be used for sustainable opportunities across Nuveen’s energy platform, including its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II.

How fundraising is defying expectations

Headline numbers and strategic priorities point to strong levels of institutional support, even for areas of the market under scrutiny.

Hayfin raises €15bn for fifth direct lending fund

The firm said it benefited from a more conservative approach to fund structuring following difficulties with US semi-liquid vehicles.

The big divide: How Europe and America’s private credit markets are parting ways

As North American private credit reels from scathing headlines, Europe appears relatively insulated. Have the asset class’s two most important regions gone their separate ways?

How Asia-Pacific’s character is changing

We noted key takeaways from this week’s Private Debt Investor APAC Forum in Singapore.

Apollo caps redemptions from flagship non-listed BDC

Apollo Debt Solutions saw gross outflows of $400m for the second quarter of 2026.

Colbeck secures $400m for strategic income fund

The firm said its latest fund will complement its existing strategy with a focus on companies experiencing transformative growth.