Fundraising

Barings raises $19bn for global direct lending platform

The global direct lending platform is comprised of around 10 vehicles across a variety of structures.

Antares closes third senior loan fund with $8.5bn in capital

The Chicago-based manager beat its target fundraise, deploying 30% of the fund’s commitments as of the final close.

State of the market Q2 2026: Pockets of pressure

According to some, the future is at stake (and perhaps be worried if your firm name begins with ‘B’), but there is little in the way of evidence that private credit faces a crisis that spans the entire asset class.

LibreMax launches debut interval fund as hedge funds circle private credit

LibreMax Asset-Backed Income Fund targets asset-backed finance and traded structured credit opportunities.

Apollo holds $1.9bn final close for liquid credit fund

The manager’s deputy co-head of hybrid, Chris Lahoud, says the current moment is one of heightened volatility.

Ares brushes off negative sentiment in Q1 earnings

CEO Michael Arougheti expressed confidence for future dealmaking as the effects of the Iran war normalise.

Six key insights from the Global Market Survey

The key takeaways from our inaugural survey of LPs, secondaries buyers, GPs and advisers.

LP activity intensifies in rush for liquidity

A distribution desert has led to a surge in first-time LP sellers, while a challenged fundraising market has heralded the return of the primary staple.

How credit secondaries offer flexibility for LPs

Whether diversifying a portfolio or rapidly putting capital to work, credit secondaries offer a vital new tool for investors.