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Investors are flocking to private markets but have mixed feelings on private debt. Plus, new LPs pile into dislocation with Varde Partners; and Blackstone decides to move on with a credit rebranding. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Why investor interest in Asia-Pacific private debt is growing. Plus, the emerging managers finding it hard to grab attention and signs of a recovery in European deals. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

What LPs think about the future of direct lending. Plus, the venture debt providers fighting to be heard and the lack of clarity over where the default rate is heading. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

ESG has risen rapidly to become one of the top concerns of investors. Plus, Carlyle's third quarter results hail the contribution of its credit funds and NXT grapples with a succession plan. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Why there's something reassuring about an increase in covenant breaches. Plus, key highlights from Ares' latest results and the data that show Asia-Pacific fundraising standing up to the global health crisis. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Sun Life should have its acquisition of debt fund manager Crescent Capital Group wrapped up by the end of the year. Plus, a new lending platform for Oaktree and the launch of our 2020 awards. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Talking about race is a welcome and necessary addition to the diversity debate. Plus, Alcentra's major new hire and our fully interactive Q1-Q3 2020 fundraising report. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only. 

After a steep rise, company defaults appear to be dropping as companies show some welcome resilience in the face of the pandemic. Also, the latest fundraising data show more investors clamouring for senior debt, while Macquarie launches a new infrastructure strategy. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only. 

Why Muzinich & Co believes good management and ESG compliance go hand in hand. Plus, the challenge of raising finance for higher-risk property deals and the latest from the fundraising front. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

How is the direct lending market shaping up? We asked LPs for their thoughts. Plus, how some consistency is returning to valuations and the latest private credit return figures. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.