Banks vie to finance Blue Owl’s Italian data centre
At least eight banks in the running to lend EUR 500m-EUR 600m for Milan property; Blue Owl owns data centre operator IPI Partners  

BCI anchors Arini’s debut private credit fund with USD 200m
In addition to backing the new European direct lending fund, the institutional investor giant plans to deploy more than USD 400m in related co-investments

Some LPs wary of retail capital in private market products— Edelman Smithfield
A new survey from the global financial communications advisory firm shows more than a fourth of LPs want private funds managers to keep their capital separate from retail investors

Expanding investor base and ABL will propel private credit growth says BlackRock
The private credit asset class will continue to grow in 2025 as the underlying investor base diversifies and the definition of private credit expands to include asset-backed finance held by private lenders

Blackstone combines credit and insurance divisions in major reorganisation
The newly-created BXCI unit will be led by Blackstone veteran Gilles Dellaert and aims to grow assets under management to $1 trillion over the next decade.

Bridgepoint Group acquires Energy Capital
Bridgepoint Group adopts infrastructure strategy with acquisition of Energy Capital Partners. 

Channel Capital hires new head of originations for US fintech partnerships
Channel Capital names new head of originations for US fintech partnerships. 

Investment manager launches to finance non-sponsored mid market
A new alternative manager launched Monday with a focus on debt and equity investments in non-sponsored, lower middle market businesses in North America

BNP Paribas buys majority stake in Dutch mortgage lender
BNP Paribas Asset Management says it is acquiring a majority stake in Dynamic Credit Group, a mortgage lender based in Amsterdam.

Intriva adds senior debt markets specialist
Intriva Capital has hired a managing director to is asset management team in London

Ex-Morgan Stanley CLO head joins blockchain firm to "change world of finance"
A former Morgan Stanley veteran has resurfaced at Figure, a San Francisco-based firm bringing blockchain technology to financial markets

Citi unveils partnership to offer private credit to retail investors
Citi has unveiled a partnership with US peer-to-peer lender YieldStreet, in a move that will give YieldStreet's retail cleints access to the bank's private credit investments

Ucits at a glance: Ucits continue to chart a steady course

Ucits at a glance: ucits continue to chart a steady course

Online lender launches German credit fund with EIF backing
A senior debt fund managed by Creditshelf has recieved a cornerstone investment from the European Investment Fund - where all loans will be originated via its online lending platform

Ucits at a glance
A round-up of ucits fund performance

US pension fund eyes corporate lending fund
Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) considers investing in Solar Capital Partners Corporate Lending Fund, according to a board of trustees investments memorandum seen by Creditflux  

EIB awards €100 million to support German and Dutch SME lending
Marketplace lender Funding Circle has received backing from the European Investment Bank, which will provide the institution with €100 million to support German and Dutch small businesses

Stone Point acquires majority interest in real estate credit manager Sabal
Real estate credit manager Sabal Capital Partners is set to be acquired by private equity form Stone Point Capital

Victory Park partnership fund to focus on fintech in emerging markets
Chicago-based Victory Park Capital has launched a new fund together with the International Finance Corporation, with the new vehicle to invest in financial technology companies in emerging markets

Law firm Paul Hastings adds London-based finance partner
Former DLA Piper partner Rich Davis, who specialises in the lending markets, has joined Paul Hastings' finance practice

Marketplace lending specialist Goji secures multi-million pound funding
Specialist UK direct lender Goji has secured an undisclosed multi-million pound funding round, including investments from global fintech firms

Fintech firm YieldStreet raises $113 million including revolving credit facility
Fintech startup YieldStreet has announced it has closed a $113 million financing round, which includes a revolving credit facility of $100 million

London bridging lender Octane fuels growth with new credit hire
London-based bridging lender Octane Capital has named a new credit manager

Alantra teams up with boutique to create mid-market advisory
The Spanish asset manager continues to strengthen its presence in Europe, teaming up with a UK corporate finance firm to create a global advisory business in the mid-market