All direct lending articles
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NewsDWS urges pension funds to rethink cashflow strategies as private markets shift
Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns, DWS says
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NewsPGIM’s middle market direct lending fund reaches $4.2bn final close
The fund provides senior secured financing to middle market companies across North America, Europe, and Australia
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NewsACCESS Pool picks managers for US, European senior secured direct lending mandates
LGPS pool also set to establish an FCA-authorised fund management company
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NewsAres’s direct lending fund raises €17.1bn at final close
Closing above its €15bn target, Ares Capital Europe VI is the largest institutional fund in the global direct lending market to date
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NewsPension funds should not be treated as NBFIs, PensionsEurope tells EC
Industry association responds to consultation that will inform policy planning in the Commission’s new political mandate
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NewsMandate roundup: Compenswiss tenders direct lending mandates
Plus: APK issues $300m EM debt brief; Italian journalists scheme award €100m corporate bond mandate
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NewsAXA IM Alts snaps up European private assets firm CAPZA
Acquisition sees AXA IM Alts enter traditional private equity sector and expand its global debt platform into mid-market direct lending
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NewsACCESS Pool issues senior secured direct lending mandates
The initial allocations will be around £200m for the European mandate and £150m for the US mandate
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Asset Class ReportsPrivate debt: Private lending shows signs of recovery
Private credit is showing signs of recovery, but investors are focusing on defensive sectors
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NewsFidelity International sets up first direct lending fund
The asset manager has completed its first transaction, providing a senior financing package to Clinias Dental Group
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NewsCentral European pension fund tenders €100m direct lending mandate
Plus: Insurance company seeks investment in medical office buildings
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InterviewsPension funds on the record: In-house due diligence of private debt managers pays off
Experienced alternative credit investors find that risk-adjusted returns are better than in the more liquid credit markets
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NewsCompenswiss expands private debt programme
The Swiss pension fund is looking for managers to invest in senior corporate direct lending in Europe and in the US
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Swiss institutional investor tenders out CHF1bn private debt mandate
Focus to be on direct lending
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NewsHayfin sees record deployment via direct lending strategy
Investors include the UK’s Staffordshire Pension Fund and the North East Scotland Pension Fund
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NewsPrivate debt roundup: Union Investment takes stake in private RE debt firm
Plus: EU helps Tikehau raise €100m
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NewsWestminster scheme weighs renewable infra move
Adviser recommends at least 5% allocation to illiquid alternatives and extra 5% in fixed income
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Alecta builds real assets debt platforms as search for yield goes on
Swedish pensions giant seeks to replace banks in big-ticket direct lending
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NewsPrivate debt activity slowed sharply in 2019, but 2020 starts crowded
Plus: BNPP Asset Management adds German partner to SME alternative financing platform
