Fund Management

Private debt’s emerging manager problem

New GPs face a tough task to attract investor interest, but there are ways in which they can maximise their prospects.

Blockchain’s quiet takeover of private debt

Blockchain and tokenisation can help to democratise private markets, and private debt is leading the way, explains Michael Johnson of Gen II.

Article 8: The new normal for private credit?

What Article 8 classification means and why it may be important to take advantage of today’s rules before they become more strict, by Rachel Lowe and James Oussedik of Proskauer.

Mubadala announces separate partnerships with Silver Rock, AlpInvest

The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund will expand its reach into fund finance and open itself to external shareholders.

Renewed confidence on the fundraising trail

Accumulating new capital has been challenging over the last couple of years, but LPs now have the inclination and ability to make greater commitments.

Why evergreen funds are gaining popularity in Europe

Evergreen funds are becoming an increasingly credible option within private credit. James Oussedik and Joshua Jones of Proskauer explain why, and provide different examples of how they work in practise.

How far and how fast – all eyes on interest rates

The rate cycle has been a preoccupation of the private debt market for a while now. Initial assumptions of a smooth downward cutting cycle next year are being challenged.

Scale needed in new era of private debt

In a fast-growing market, private debt managers will need to scale up or “be consolidated out”

India welcomes new fund finance guidelines

The latest guidelines from the Securities and Exchange Board of India are expected to help clarify grey areas in domestic borrowing practices.

Full PDI 200 2024 ranking and five key trends

A more challenging year on the road has seen a shake-up in our ranking of the biggest private debt fundraisers with big success stories and some disappointments.