Investors

The road to the ‘golden age’ starts here

Fundraising in private debt has struggled in recent years, a counter-intuitive development given the high hopes widely expressed for the asset class’s future. In The Private Debt Investor Podcast, Jess Larsen of Briarcliffe Credit Partners says a corner is being turned in 2025.

Sky Leasing holds final close on $1.35bn

The fund beats its target, doubles its predecessor and reflects the return of creative aircraft financing.

New Hampshire Retirement System commits $50m to direct lending fund

The public pension fund’s relationship with Comvest dates back to 2014, with a total of $190m of commitments to its funds.

Why volatility may see higher allocations

Private debt is viewed as a relatively safe asset class in times of turmoil, but not all LPs are entirely sold on its merits.

Fundraising’s fragile green shoots

Investor sentiment around private debt has proved determinedly positive, but funds have been finding the capital-raising environment tough. Did a surge in Q1 mean a corner has been turned?

First Eagle launches evergreen BDC

The public but non-listed vehicle plans to lend to borrowers with EBITDA of $5m-$50m.

Blackstone snares Fidelity’s APAC insurance head for regional buildout

Pierre-Emmanuel Brard’s hire is part of Blackstone’s global push to raise more capital from insurers, affiliate title PEI learns.

Coller Capital completes $1.6bn LP-led transaction

The secondaries firm has bought interests in 44 senior direct lending funds from American National Insurance.

Jirí Król: Regulation lessons from the FCA’s Valuation Review

Expert analysis by Jiří Król, global head of the Alternative Credit Council.

Insurers take on more risk in infra debt as spreads narrow

How investors like Swiss Re and the UK’s Pension Insurance Corporation are adapting to this fast-maturing asset class.