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New AIFMD directive imposes leverage limits for European direct lending
1 month ago
The Council of the European Union has rolled out new regulations that should streamline the origination process for direct lenders at the cost of strict limits of leverage for funds -
UK manager launches new private credit growth fund
1 month ago
Manager held a first close of its new private credit growth fund with GBP 75m, as the UK-based firm continues to grow with new senior-level hires -
Wave of legal hires becomes a tsunami
2 months ago
In February alone legal heavyweights Allen & Overy, DLA Piper, Fried Frank, Kirkland & Ellis, Proskauer Rose and White & Case all announced the arrival of partners in the credit space -
GSAM launches private credit fund for wealthy European investors
2 months ago
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is the latest firm to launch a private credit fund aimed at wealthy European individual investors, joining managers like Blackstone in the push for alternative fundraising sources -
Recruiters predict renewed private credit hiring spree
2 months ago
While job-hopping has become commonplace in the post-pandemic landscape, companies are expected to slow hiring in 2024. But some sectors are bucking the trend, including private credit. -
European Union rolls out ELTIF 2.0 structure
2 months ago
The European Union’s latest regulations for its long-term investment funds — known as ELTIF 2.0 — went into effect on 10 January, ousting the old model to make it easier for both alternative investment managers and retail investors alike to tap into the market -
Alternative asset managers increasingly tapping wealth channel for private credit fundraising
2 months ago
Wealthy individual investors have become increasingly appealing to alternative asset managers looking to raise money for private credit funds as asset managers look to broaden fundraising beyond institutional investors -
Carlyle launches European private credit fund for wealthy individuals
2 months ago
Carlyle European Tactical Private Credit Fund offers European investors in the wealth channel access to Carlyle's global credit business -
Kirkland & Ellis poaches partner from Macfarlanes in London
2 months ago
New UK-based partner's practice focuses on structuring alternative investment funds, specifically credit funds -
White & Case hires partner from Shearman & Sterling for debt & equity groups
2 months ago
Lauren Winter has been hired as a partner at White & Case. The London-based attorney has joined the international law firm's global debt finance practice. -
Proskauer poaches Sidley Austin private funds partner
2 months ago
Proskauer has hired Sidley Austin's head of investment funds in London. The veteran lawyer will work in the firm's private investment funds group, co-leading its global credit funds and sovereign wealth funds initiative. -
Former Barclays execs launch private credit strategy at Phoenix Merchant Partners
2 months ago
Phoenix Merchant Partners is the latest player to move into the private credit space with the launch of a new private credit strategy, as the global credit markets continue to expand. -
Funds round-up: Jan 2024 - a positive start for the New Year
2 months ago
Asset managers continue to raise funds for private credit in our roundup of notable fundraising in January 2024. -
Arcmont raises EUR 10bn for latest European direct lending fund
3 months ago
Arcmont Asset Management revealed the final close today of its Direct Lending Fund IV and associated vehicles, having raised EUR 10bn, the high end of its target range -
Beechbrook hires new managing director to expand UK direct lending business
3 months ago
London-headquartered Beechbrook Capital has hired Richard Smart as managing director tasked with growing the European lower-mid-market debt manager's UK direct lending strategy -
Permira confirms co-heads of credit platform
3 months ago
European alternative credit manager Permira Credit has named David Hirschmann and Ariadna Stefanescu as co-heads, effective immediately, as parent company Permira makes plans to expand the credit business -
Goodwin hires London-based partner for private investment funds practice
3 months ago
John Anderson has been hired as a partner by Goodwin Procter in the firm's private investment funds practice as the global law firm prepares for increased activity in the space -
Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds commits more than USD 600m to credit manager
3 months ago
Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds has allocated approximately USD 625m to pension funds in the state's private credit portfolio -
AEW Europe completes deal to buy private debt manager Natixis
3 months ago
AEW Europe has finalized a deal to buy private debt platform Natixis Investment Managers International for an undisclosed amount, as the European real estate investment manager continues to expand its global direct lending footprint -
Ares hires new co-head of European alternative credit
3 months ago
Ares Management has hired Stefano Questa as partner and co-head of Europe alternative credit, as the alternative investment giant continues to build out its global private credit business -
Permira promotes Bauer to co-head of direct lending
3 months ago
Permira has promoted Jens Bauer from managing director to the role of co-head of direct lending investment team and investment committee member -
Managers advise caution despite upbeat outlook for private credit
4 months ago
The golden age of private credit isn’t over yet. In fact, industry experts remain bullish, anticipating continued growth in our breakdown of recent outlooks for the market -
Private credit hit by growing pains as agreements get longer and execution slows
4 months ago
The rapid rise in private credit continues to stir up excitement among borrowers. But, despite the sector’s competitive advantages — such as speed of execution and light regulation — deals are taking longer to close as the industry expands. -
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