Regulation

Voluntary Fed survey to weigh $1.3trn private credit market

The Dallas and New York Federal Reserve banks are seeking insights into the market, amid concerns about its health.

SEC zeroes in on private funds valuations

Examiners ask about funds by name in opening requests. Enforcement has picked up the scent, too, Private Funds CFO has learned.

Insurers weigh opportunity and risk

Insurance firms are among private credit’s biggest supporters, but do they have the internal safeguards to engage appropriately with the asset class?

What the Investing in All of America Act means for private credit

The legislation could provide new impetus for credit managers to back the most important sectors and regions for the US economy, writes Damien Dwin.

Gordon Brothers on navigating asset-based lending across geographies

Different jurisdictions demand varying perspectives according to Kyle Shonak, chief transaction officer, North America; Ben Mukhida-Olushola, global head transaction counsel; and Tim Stewart, head of Asia-Pacific, at Gordon Brothers.

Australian regulator warns private debt valuations ‘lagging economic reality’

ASIC said that updating valuations for 30 June should be an ‘immediate point of action’ for GPs and funds.

Litigation finance starts courting mid-market approval

With litigation finance rising in popularity among investors, what is the reality of creating strategies targeting this corner of the market?

What are the top five issues for Asia-Pacific private debt?

We examine the top takeaways from Private Debt Investor’s Japan Korea Week at a watershed moment for the global private credit industry.

India’s alternative capital potential is huge

The banks dominate in the region but, in India, regulations are tipping things in favour of alternative capital sources.

FC Capital: Australia gears up for an influx of LP capital

As the US and European private credit markets become increasingly saturated, investors are turning their attention to Australia, says FC Capital’s chief executive officer, Christian Brehm.