Claire Coe Smith
More managers are moving away from traditional closed-end funds in favour of more open-end solutions
Ares is among fund managers targeting this booming area in the alternative lending space
Fund sizes in private markets look set to stagnate over the next 12 months, but investors are more optimistic about debt
The credit review process is a prime candidate for early adoption of artificial intelligence
Fundraising may have slowed, but US private debt still looks resilient.
With traditional routes to finance drying up, tech firms are weighing up their direct lending options.
Asset-based strategies are proving a welcome diversification away from corporate credit risk.
Strides are being taken to make tangible progress in private markets.
Managers are working hard to get their houses in order as LPs seek out more granular information and signs of progress on diversity.
Private debt is moving into a new era of impact lending and sustainability-linked loans