Fund Managers

How will emerging managers fare in a consolidating market?

Competition for capital is fierce, but new firm formation is poised to continue nonetheless.

Creating the one-stop-shops of the future

Private markets M&A continues to gather pace as asset management mega-platforms attempt to meet all their investors’ needs.

Industry consolidation: New investor classes drive acquisitions and partnerships

The top force fuelling M&A among private markets managers is the ambition to become as relevant to private wealth and insurance money tomorrow as institutional capital today.

Brookfield’s Oaktree deal shows real estate private credit growth potential

The New York-based manager is aiming for growth – and the real estate credit capabilities of Oaktree are critical to that initiative.

Do private markets require a rebrand?

With the retailisation of alternatives set to transform the industry, building brand awareness with individual investors has become a priority for managers.

Market sentiment towards retail opportunities heats up

Private markets’ enthusiasm for the retail space is no fleeting trend, according to data from recent industry studies.

First Brands bankruptcy prompts questions over private credit exposure

The Ohio-based concern’s term loans were primarily underwritten and syndicated by investment banks.

Five takeaways from the PDI DACH Forum

Spread compression, the First Brands bankruptcy and geopolitical risk were among the talking points at our annual gathering in Munich.

Eagle Point, Apple Bank form equipment financing venture

Newton, the newly formed venture, will source deals across the US and be administered by both companies.

HarbourVest announces dedicated debt secondaries team

The firm said credit secondaries are currently heavily undercapitalised.