Technology

A raft of new lenders, including those using the latest digital technologies, have launched into the market in recent years. How will their models stand up to more challenging circumstances? David Turner investigates

From growing markets to staff diversity, these are things that managers and service providers should keep in mind going forward.

Marketplace lenders have a wealth of information at their fingertips, giving them what they think is a vital advantage. But why do some investors still need convincing of their merits? By David Turner with additional reporting from Andrew Hedlund and Andy Thomson

Henriquez’s wife was also allegedly involved in the scandal and pleaded guilty. Both are set to be sentenced early next year.

Vista Equity Partners collected around $700 million for its third credit fund that is targeting up to $2 billion, two people with knowledge of the firm told sister publication Buyouts. Vista Credit Opportunities Fund III was set to hold a first close as of early October, sources said, though it’s not clear if that has happened […]

Fund I, which hit its $750m target and invests primarily in Thoma Bravo private equity deals, was deployed faster than expected.

Private debt’s rising profile will make it an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Cybersecurity expert George Ralph looks at ways firms can make themselves safer.

Software and technology is one of the most promising growth sectors in the US direct lending market, with a shift to cloud computing helping support an attractive opportunity set, says Brent Humphries, president of AB Private Credit Investors

Lending into the IT and software space could generate robust returns, even in a downturn – provided you pick the right spots.

Manuel Henriquez, also the venture debt lender’s former chairman and founder, stepped down after prosecutors charged him with taking part in a college admission bribery operation, to which he pleaded not guilty.