Direct lending

Direct lending is still popular, but there are challenges

The sector has been at the heart of private debt’s emergence as an asset class to be reckoned with. Investors remain committed, but there may be risks.

Direct lending funds most used strategy in Luxembourg – report

Luxembourg debt funds continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace, in 2019 as direct lending popularity surges.

LPs value experience: ‘I want to see a good amount of gray hair’

Investors at PDI’s annual London conference voiced appreciation for managers that have been in the trenches and have the battle scars to show it.

San Francisco pension commits $100m to PAG Loan Fund IV

The Hong Kong-headquartered firm is back in the market with its Pan-Asia direct lending fund series.

Japanese investors turn to private debt as they target better yield

Mid-market loans and senior tranches in structured credit are two of the most attractive sub-sets for Japanese LPs seeking a ‘mid-risk, mid-return’ asset class.