Fund Managers

Jack of all strategies, or master of one?

There is much talk of LPs expanding into new areas of private debt, but some are simply choosing a new approach to a familiar strategy.

KKR raises $6.5bn for ABF fund, beating target

The firm, alongside PIMCO, announces partnership with Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Carlyle announces leadership changes

Mark Jenkins, Carlyle’s head of global credit, will become co-president of the firm alongside John Redett and Jeff Nedelman.

Blackstone credit and insurance unit brings in half of Q2 inflows

President Jon Gray sees the dealmaking pause in the rearview mirror, and expresses optimism for a return of M&A.

KBRA: Private credit a source of systemic strength

Direct lending takes pressure off banks, KBRA argues, aiding the financial system.

Gramercy optimistic about an EM ‘barbell’ portfolio

Manager argues that a weak dollar and attacks on the Federal Reserve enhance emerging-market opportunities.

Determining private credit’s systemic risk

While regulators are worried about systemic risk from private credit, KBRA research suggests risk is contained.

Brookfield-backed Pinegrove launches $800m venture debt fund

Pinegrove Capital Partners was formed via a partnership with Sequoia Heritage in 2023.

Infra debt: In it for the long term

Infra debt is facing an uncertain time but the long-term trend to energy transition bodes well for the asset class

Blackstone is creating a private credit secondaries unit

President and COO Jon Gray sees 2025 as busiest year for secondaries deployment.