Technology

Sector specialism is in vogue, especially in areas where valuations have come down.

The US private credit market remains ripe with opportunities, with software-as-a-service a particular standout, says David Flannery, president of Vista Credit Partners.

Sophisticated lenders may not have been caught so flat-footed by a JCrew transaction after all.

The platform is set to launch in September, and eventually expand into private credit.

Contrary to what some might think, managers argue now is a great time to move into consumer lending.

Managers see using cutting-edge tools to assist operations as high priority – but they still have plenty to do to keep up with the latest trends.

Demetry Zilberg, chief technology officer at Alter Domus, considers the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how private debt can benefit.

There is confidence that small businesses can hold up reasonably well in the face of macroeconomic challenges. The bigger issue may be access to financing.

Managers have mixed opinions on which areas of private funds management will most benefit from artificial intelligence technology, according to Private Debt Investor’s latest Private Fund Leaders Survey.