Senior Debt

PPF’s Mistry on how to avoid knee-jerk reactions

Pension Protection Fund, a UK organisation that offers refuge for pension schemes transferred from insolvent parent companies, has got used to navigating its way through volatility. Sanjay Mistry, the firm’s head of alternative credit, outlines its adaptable approach.

Burgers in alleys and sector specialisation: 7 things Korean LPs want from GPs

Speaking at PDI’s Seoul Forum this week, executives from Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and Government Employees Pension Service shared their key criteria for GP selection.

Synergy Capital Fund III holds first close on $715m

The third vintage of the Dubai-based credit fund achieves 70% of its target two months after its launch.

Monroe Capital, Sumitomo and MA Asset Management go ‘old school and bottom up’ in JV

The joint venture will invest up to $1.7bn in US mid-market borrowers, and leverage their distinct strengths.

MSCI: Global private credit beats PE for third consecutive year

All three subgroups of private credit posted positive returns in 2024, with mezzanine loans leading the pack.

Three key trends in European private credit

Europe’s private credit industry continues to offer opportunities for investors despite market headwinds.

Freeport holds final close for Fund VI on $2bn

The direct lending fund beat its target by $200m and its predecessor by $300m in equity commitments.

Ex-JPMorgan, PIMCO veterans launch private debt manager

The US start-up Firebrand Investors has senior management in place and is working to build out its investment team, Private Debt Investor has learned.

AlbaCore launches senior strategy with $1.8bn anchor commitments

Commitments from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund give the strategy’s first vintage significant firepower.