Economy

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.

How regulation has powered Germany’s private credit market

Regulatory changes have opened up Germany’s private credit landscape over the past decade, with compelling returns for investors going forward, writes Jakob Schramm of Golding Capital Partners.

Regional guide: Europe’s managers optimistic despite macro challenges

Europe’s strong track record for private credit is cause for celebration, even as increased competition for assets is driving a diversification trend across Europe.

Regional guide: Sponsorless deals and GDP growth drive CEE private debt

Strong economic growth in Poland is creating space for private credit, alongside appetite from family offices and pension funds across the region.

Regional guide: Government policy shifts fuel German optimism

Infrastructure and defence spending pledges set to boost deal volume.

Three key trends in European private credit

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

There is still room for new real estate debt fund managers

Despite the lack of deal volume and build-up of dry powder in the sector, there remain parts of the market where borrowing needs are not being met.

The road to the ‘golden age’ starts here

Fundraising in private debt has struggled in recent years, a counter-intuitive development given the high hopes widely expressed for the asset class’s future. In The Private Debt Investor Podcast, Jess Larsen of Briarcliffe Credit Partners says a corner is being turned in 2025.

Sky Leasing holds final close on $1.35bn

The fund beats its target, doubles its predecessor and reflects the return of creative aircraft financing.

Tariff turmoil raises the spectre of 2008

Monroe’s Koenig worries over possibility we’re seeing ‘a seminal moment’.