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APG enters infra debt, eyes move into US impact credit

The Dutch pension manager is also looking for more special situations funds and weighing its approach to US investments, says its head of alternative credit.

Alaska Permanent’s private income portfolio is ready for a recession

Having been preparing for a downturn since covid, senior portfolio manager Ross Alexander tells us how the SWF is ready for today’s realities.

Five takeaways from PDI Europe

‘Resilience’ is a word frequently used when describing how private debt has responded to previous challenges. How’s it shaping up in response to the current economic and political backdrop?

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.

PSP eyes infra debt amid inflation, recession risks

The $192bn Canadian pension fund manager is looking to combine the expertise of its infrastructure and private credit teams, says CEO Deborah Orida.

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.

Oklahoma TRS commits $400m to private debt SMAs

The teachers’ pension still remains short of its 5% target allocation to private debt.

Tariff uncertainty raises interest in ABL strategies

Some LPs say they haven’t made the move yet, but a large fundraise implies many already have.