Technology

Blackstone explains why bigger deals can drive better returns

Investing in larger companies has many advantages, especially in these more challenging times, say Blackstone’s Brad Marshall and Jonathan Bock.

Five innovations in private debt: The rise of tokenisation

Hamilton Lane and KKR are among those using tokenisation to convert private debt assets into tradable instruments

Five innovations in private debt: AI’s grip on the future

The credit review process is a prime candidate for early adoption of artificial intelligence

The changing face of venture debt

With traditional routes to finance drying up, tech firms are weighing up their direct lending options.

Firms invest in platform to democratise private credit deals

Tradable, Victory Park Capital and Spring Labs ally to break down a silo.

Tech pushes forward on all fronts

Fintech isn’t merely a portfolio allocation for debt funds: it is now more about how they live and breathe.

Firms look for new ways into technology

The sector is continuing to grow in popularity, as seen by recent strategic moves from the likes of SoftBank and BlackRock.

On private debt’s tech frontline

Accelex harnesses artificial intelligence and other technologies in a bid to bring more transparency to the asset class. The firm’s Nicole Weder highlights some of the opportunities and challenges.

Differentiation is key to creating strong performance, says Monroe Capital

To thrive over the next decade, fund managers will need to demonstrate their strategy and execution expertise, says Ted Koenig, chairman and CEO of Monroe Capital.

Alter Domus on addressing the data challenge in the decade ahead

As complexity increases in the asset class, so do the demands of investors and regulators, placing new pressures on fund managers, say Alter Domus’s Greg Myers and AEA’s Andrew Kyung.