Fund Management

Sponsorless market set to gain from M&A slump – report

Direct lending to sponsor-backed corporates has become a crowded market, Federated Hermes’ report found.

The shifting perspective of Korean and Japanese LPs

We heard first-hand from some of the countries’ most influential investors about their concerns, ambitions and strategic priorities on the cusp of H2.

Japanese, Korean LPs ramp up GP scrutiny amid macro concerns

LPs from the region are looking more closely at workout capabilities, deal sourcing and back-office staffing when assessing new and existing managers.

Fund structuring: Searching for liquidity among the evergreens

Opening private markets to individual investors has brought concerns about liquidity to the fore.

Italian private debt on the rise

Private debt is increasing its importance as a source of financing in Italy. Vieri Betti Guaraldi of Houlihan Lokey explains why.

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.

BNP Paribas on driving digital success – how fund administrators accelerate adoption

How can private markets firms deploy the latest technology to optimise their operations? Guillaume Doinet, global product strategy and innovation lead, Securities Services, BNP Paribas, provides insights.

To draw talent to impact, a rethink on fees may be needed

If impact is to attract the most talented GPs – and a wide pool of investors – it mustn’t make itself too expensive.

Lending and the art of ‘checking’

Will the most suitable lender win the deal in today’s market? Not necessarily, says Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners, as intermediaries draw up rules of engagement that invite a wide number of participants.

Aware Super looks to US and Europe as private debt performs strongly

Australian superfund Aware Super is one of the largest domestic players in the asset class Down Under – and continues to deploy capital through GPs overseas.