Democratisation

Blue Owl scraps BDC merger after sharp declines in shares

The manager confirmed the OBDC and OBDC II merger is terminated and it will re-evaluate alternatives.

ICG, Amundi to launch private credit and secondaries evergreen funds in wealth push

As part of the tie-up, Amundi will pick up a 9.9% stake in London-based ICG by June 2027.

Pantheon sets up private wealth team in Asia

The British GP has relocated a senior executive to lead the Singapore desk and added two staff to support him amid asset managers’ growing focus on targeting wealthy clients.

Jirí Król: Product design is a subtle balance

Fund structures are evolving to meet the evolving needs of LPs and the new wave of retailisation.

Private wealth: The next frontier for private credit

A wave of evergreen fund launches aimed at opening alternative asset classes to high-net-worth individuals means many are optimistic about the viability of retail investments.

Structures: Creating the fund of the future

Research and development efforts are increasingly focusing on the formation of evergreen and bank-like structures to attract insurance and wealth investors.

Senior debt: Innovating with accessibility

The relatively safe and predictable returns generated by senior debt strategies appeal to risk-averse individual investors and huge insurance funds.

Dealmaking: Bigger deals, more collaboration, more creativity

An increasingly varied dealmaking environment means lenders are working harder than ever to attract LP interest.

Fundraising: Managers work to future-proof asset class

Appetite for private debt funds continues to grow but managers cannot rest on their laurels as LP demands change fast.

Carlyle highlights insurance, secondaries and credit in Q3 earnings

The firm’s AlpInvest secondaries unit and private wealth help power its growth in AUM, while its private equity business shrank.