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

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

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?

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

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

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

The firm hopes to address a shortage of funding for businesses focused on key areas of manufacturing and industry.

The new deal market has been hampered by negative internal and external factors, but there are signs they may be easing.

Staff at the $620bn California pension expect the new and increasingly diversified program to perform well amid software exposure concerns and redemption pressure headlines.

The $4.4bn subscription credit facility reflects a shift in the way sustainability is integrated into private markets investment processes.