Fund Managers

Blackstone launches a multi-asset credit interval fund

The vehicle is designed as an ‘investor-friendly structure’ for one-stop shopping.

Europe is now front of mind for LPs

The region still has economic and geopolitical challenges but, with negative sentiment around the US, has an opportunity to grow its share of the private debt market.

Blackstone’s European wealth fund gains momentum

ECRED, which was launched in late 2022 amid headwinds in the region, has reached a €2bn fundraising milestone.

Ares AUM swells to $546bn with growth of credit, PE

The asset manager saw record capital commitments of $20.2bn on top of strong deployment.

Apollo posts solid origination with record inflows in Q1

The firm’s AUM grew 17% to $785bn, with its multi-asset credit platform reaching $8.5bn.

Regional guide: Italy and Spain enjoy dealflow pick-up in Southern Europe

The Italian market is maturing fast, with few domestic lenders meaning opportunity for the wider sector.

Three key trends in European private credit

Europe’s private credit industry continues to offer opportunities for investors despite market headwinds.

Ardian: Why manager longevity really matters

Europe’s mid-market offers superior risk control, attractive pricing and a continually expanding opportunity set, says Mark Brenke, member of the executive committee and head of private credit at Ardian.