Fund Management

Stresses on China and banks assisting Asia private debt

Delegates at our APAC Forum 2024 heard about a growth opportunity for the asset class as rival sources of financing face difficulties.

Barings secures injunction against former employees and Corinthia

A temporary injunction has been granted to prevent former Barings employees from using its confidential information to solicit clients.

Pemberton signs deal to manage Zurich credit ELTIF portfolio

The deal is part of Pemberton’s long-term goal to expand its investor base into the wealth management space.

The uneasy relationship between banks and funds

In some areas they co-operate but, in others, competition is increasing. Traditional and alternative lenders walk a fine line between friendship and enmity.

AIFMD II: Why it threatens funds’ strategic freedom

In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, the Alternative Credit Council’s Jiří Król examines the implications of European regulators’ definition of loan origination funds.

Barings takes legal action against former employees and Corinthia

The firm accuses them of contractual breaches and using confidential information to draw clients to their new venture at Corinthia Global Management.

Barings private debt heads depart for Nomura-backed credit manager

More than 20 team members, including senior staff, have left Barings to join newly founded private credit manager Corinthia.

‘Secular change’ tough for some but the outlook’s bright

Given the shock of the new rate environment, some borrowers will experience problems, according to Howard Marks. He thinks talk of systemic risk is exaggerated though.

Blackstone’s Gray sees ‘structural changes’ in credit

Gray tells PEI Group’s NEXUS conference that corporate and real estate debt are the fastest growing assets of the firm.

Signs of hope following Asia-Pacific’s fundraising struggles

As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.