Distressed & special situations

AllianceBernstein installs APAC head of insurance solutions

The US asset manager has hired David Luo from insurer AIA for what is understood to be a newly created role.

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.

European insurers eye bigger private debt allocations

Sweden’s LF, the Netherlands’ NN Group and UK firms Pension Insurance Corporation and Foresters Friendly Society are exploring new opportunities in illiquid credit.

Medallia taken over by Blackstone-led creditor group

The creditor trio will inject $150m to reduce Medallia debt, in addition to $500m from the company to invest in AI efforts.

Amid cautious foray into private credit, WSIB’s consultant confident in timing of program’s launch

Washington heard from its consultant, Albourne Partners, that ramping up a private credit allocation in a stressed market may allow for stronger documentation and higher spreads.

The two “D’s” – a new era of dislocation and dispersion

This week’s publication of our latest fund performance data was a reminder that strong returns can be made in troubled times.

What are the top five issues for Asia-Pacific private debt?

We examine the top takeaways from Private Debt Investor’s Japan Korea Week at a watershed moment for the global private credit industry.

Private credit’s DPI dilemma

DPI may primarily be seen as a private equity problem, but an expectation of timely returns means private credit is being held to an even higher standard.