Fund Managers

Blue Owl scraps BDC merger after sharp declines in shares

The manager confirmed the OBDC and OBDC II merger is terminated and it will re-evaluate alternatives.

The AI threat to delayed exits

Private credit managers happy to extend loan holding periods may find new technologies will wait for no one.

PDI Awards 2025: Just one more day to enter!

Entries for the PDI Awards 2025 must be received by midnight (PT) on 21 November.

Arini secures $2.3bn for direct lending fund second close

The firm’s first direct lending fund will focus on the less competitive, non-sponsored market.

Germany’s secured credit reset

Independent enforcement is a superior alternative to M&A and workout processes, maintains Dagmar Gold of Deutsche Pfandverwertung.

ICG, Amundi to launch private credit and secondaries evergreen funds in wealth push

As part of the tie-up, Amundi will pick up a 9.9% stake in London-based ICG by June 2027.

Moving beyond the AI hype to create real value

With MIT research revealing that just 5% of artificial intelligence initiatives succeed, how can private markets firms ensure their AI efforts will lead to genuine value creation?

Women of Influence on AI’s impact on alternatives

When we asked this year’s cohort of standout women in private markets about the most significant trends shaping their asset classes, artificial intelligence was top of mind.

AI’s effect on the nuts and bolts of private markets operations

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the investment lifecycle, but there will be challenges along the way.

PDI Awards 2025: Deadline for entries extended

Entrants now have until 21 November to submit their entries for the PDI Awards 2025.