Anna Devine
Private debt lenders with Chinese restructuring expertise are set to reap the benefits from the stock market crash, but the wider opportunity isn’t necessarily the obvious one.
President of Blackstone, Tony James, says he sees less competition in Europe compared to the US.
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The London-headquartered investment specialist has surpassed €20 billion in assets under management as a result of fundraising over the past quarter.
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The mid-market asset manager has strengthened its private debt team shortly after closing on its third mezzanine fund.
The Zug-based asset manager is targeting the launch of a third private debt fund in the third quarter, shortly after closing its second on $154 million.
The Tikehau stakeholder has created a new private debt role.
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The mid-market lender, backed by UK insurer Legal & General, is expected to roll out more funds over the coming year.
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Permira Credit Solutions II acts as sole lender to engineering company backed by sponsor Clyde Blowers Capital.
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EQT Partners has made two new hires in the last month for its credit platform, as it prepares to seal its first deal for its debut direct lending fund.
The corporate credit manager has held a close on its fourth European private debt fund strategy.