Fund Management

Europe is now front of mind for LPs

The region still has economic and geopolitical challenges but, with negative sentiment around the US, has an opportunity to grow its share of the private debt market.

Blackstone’s European wealth fund gains momentum

ECRED, which was launched in late 2022 amid headwinds in the region, has reached a €2bn fundraising milestone.

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.

Ares names a new co-head of Europe alternative credit

Sehayek succeeds Applebaum, who is no longer with the asset manager; Questa remains the other co-head.

Trump tariffs an opportunity for credit funds – Hayfin

A new trade tariff regime in the US is likely to create more opportunities for credit managers to offer reliable capital to sponsors.

Too many boats in the sea, not enough fish in the ocean

In a world of hyper-efficient deal processes, differentiating yourself through proprietary dealflow is becoming more and more difficult, maintains Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners.

Signs hint at emerging distress

There are growing indications of a new cycle in the credit market as pressure on borrowers grows and default rates rise.

BC Partners Credit holds final close at $1.4bn

The third vintage of its special opps fund beat its predecessor and target with a high re-up rate.

Goldman’s Reynolds on scale and the $10bn deal

Deals approaching $10bn are becoming possible for direct lenders, says James Reynolds of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. In this podcast, he explains the firm’s new climate strategy and expresses optimism over levels of deployment and the M&A market.