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wealthmanagement.comKKR and Capital Group Launch Public-Private Fund for Private Credit
KKR and Capital Group have created a new public-private fund that gives wealthy European and Asian investors access to private credit assets. The move expands an existing partnership between the two firms.
webpronews.comJeffrey Gundlach Questions Private Credit Trading of Troubled Assets
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach questioned recent private credit trading activity reported by Bloomberg. He highlighted what he described as contradictions in how managers describe troubled assets and bargains.
benzinga.comVarde Partners Plans $1 Billion Asia Private Credit Fund
Varde Partners is preparing to launch its first Asia-focused private credit fund with a $1 billion target. The vehicle will invest across India, Australia and Southeast Asia. Several other firms have also raised or are preparing Asia credit and private equity funds.
nextbigwhat.comCiti and BlackRock Form EUR15 Billion Partnership for Private European Lending
Citi and BlackRock have agreed to a EUR15 billion partnership focused on private lending in Europe. The arrangement will channel capital into corporate and infrastructure financing across the region.
Financial TimesU.S. Prosecutors Review Valuation Practices at BlackRock Private-Credit Fund
Federal prosecutors are examining valuation practices at BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. after the private-credit fund surprised investors with a sharp write-down of its loan portfolio earlier this year. The U.S. Department of Justice investigation has included questioning of executi…
forbes.comNon-Listed BDCs Provide Record Liquidity as Redemptions Exceed Fundraising in Q1 2026
Publicly registered non-listed business development companies raised $4.9 billion in Q1 while facing $6.9 billion in accepted withdrawal requests. The Stanger NL BDC Total Return Index posted its first negative quarterly return since Q2 2022. Several major firms capped redemption…
BenzingaSaba Capital Gains Control of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust After Activist Campaign
Boaz Weinstein's firm has assumed control of the growth-focused investment trust after a campaign criticizing its sale of a large portion of its SpaceX stake. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust proposed a 66% tender offer on Thursday in response. Saba, which owns a 30% stake, h…
wealthmanagement.comApollo Global Management in Talks to Sell $3 Billion Private Credit Fund
Apollo Global Management is holding discussions to sell its MidCap Financial investment, a roughly $3 billion private credit fund. The talks were reported on Monday. No details have been disclosed on potential buyers or the status of negotiations.
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investopedia.comKKR Commits $300 Million to Support FS KKR Capital Fund
KKR & Co. is investing $300 million of its own capital into FS KKR Capital, a business development company it co-manages with Future Standard. The move comes as the fund faces rising loan defaults that contributed to a $560 million loss in the first quarter. The investment includ…
thehindu.comGeopolitical Risks Top Fed Survey of Economic Concerns in Spring 2026
Respondents to a Federal Reserve survey placed geopolitical risks as the top concern in the spring 2026 edition, rising one position from the fall 2025 survey. Artificial intelligence moved to third place from fifth, while private credit rose to fourth from ninth. Inflation and m…
wealthmanagement.comFederal Reserve Says Private Credit Redemption Risks Are Manageable
The Federal Reserve stated in its latest Financial Stability Report that risks tied to private credit redemptions remain manageable. The assessment comes as the sector has grown rapidly in recent years. Officials also reviewed broader financial vulnerabilities in the U.S. financi…
yahoo.comUniversity of California Investment Fund Buys Nearly 30 Million Shares of Blue Owl Technology in Q1
The University of California system's $200 billion investment fund purchased almost 30 million shares of Blue Owl Technology during the first quarter. The move signals growing institutional interest in the private credit sector amid market volatility. @business reported the devel…
finance.yahoo.comPrivate Credit Lenders Discuss $35 Billion Financing Package for Chipmaker
Apollo and Blackstone are among private credit lenders in talks with a chipmaker over a roughly $35 billion financing package. The discussions center on one of the largest such deals in the sector. The talks were reported on May 8, 2026.
citizen.co.zaPension Funds Allocated Nearly $300 Billion to Private Credit in 2025, Roughly Matching 2024
Institutional investors maintained steady inflows into private credit vehicles last year while retail and high-net-worth investors drove redemptions. Major pension funds including APG and Nest are increasing allocations, viewing the asset class as a source of attractive risk-adju…
BenzingaBlue Owl Capital Explores Launch of Private Credit Secondaries Fund
Blue Owl Capital is holding early-stage talks with investors about launching a credit secondaries fund. CEO Marc Lipschultz previously described the sector as offering substantial opportunity while cautioning against signs of market mania. The NYSE-listed firm is moving amid grow…
hedgeco.netPrivate Credit Investors to Inject $100 Million Into Medallia in Restructuring
A group of private credit investors led by Blackstone is preparing to inject at least $100 million of fresh funds into Medallia. The transaction is part of a restructuring that will give the investors control of the software maker. The development was reported by Bloomberg.
BloombergTreasury Secretary Bessent Meets With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Exposure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with state insurance regulators to discuss the insurance industry's exposure to private credit. The meeting addressed potential risks in the growing private credit market. Officials reviewed how these investments could affect insurers' fi…
Blue Owl Private Credit Funds Repurchase $85 Million in Shares
Two private credit funds managed by Blue Owl repurchased $85 million of their shares following a decline in value triggered by volatility in technology markets and a selloff in publicly traded loans. The buyback comes as the funds sought to address the reduced share prices caused…
BloombergPrivate Credit Fund Overseen by Apollo Reports Quarterly Loss
A private credit fund overseen by Apollo reported a loss for the quarter. The fund attributed the result to declining valuations amid market volatility and weakness in certain deals. The disclosure highlights pressures facing parts of the private credit sector.
Private Credit Leaders Discuss AI's Role in Software Sector Volatility Amid Growing Market Size
Leading credit CEOs discussed AI's potential impact on software-heavy private credit and leveraged loan markets, seeing it as driving greater dispersion rather than broad disruption. They agreed current stresses pose no systemic risk, with differing outlooks on software defaults.
pymnts.comFed Governor Barr Speaks on Private Credit Stress Contagion
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated that stress in the private credit sector could trigger psychological contagion, potentially leading to a broader credit crunch. He cautioned against easing regulations on Wall Street amid rising risks. The comments were made in an inte…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRegulators Probe Risks in $3 Trillion Private-Credit Industry Amid Investor Withdrawals
Financial regulators are stepping up inquiries into accumulated risks in the $3 trillion private-credit industry. This scrutiny comes as some investors pull back from the sector due to heightened concerns. The moves could result in new oversight measures and impact market liquidi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBank of England Deputy Governor Discusses Private Credit Risks and Downplays Crisis Prospect
Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, warned of a potential private credit crunch resembling the banking sector's recent challenges. She downplayed the likelihood of a broader financial crisis. The statements highlight ongoing concerns in credit markets.
Photo: Roberto Júnior / UnsplashKKR Limits K-ABF Fund Withdrawals to 5% Amid $38.4 Million in Requests
KKR & Co. has limited withdrawals from its asset-based finance fund K-ABF to 5% following redemption requests totaling $38.4 million, or 7.2% of the fund. Investors will receive approximately 69% of their requested amounts through proportional payouts. The fund, launched in 2025,…
SemaforGoldman Sachs President Addresses Liquidity Misrepresentation in Private Credit Funds
The president of Goldman Sachs stated at an event that some private credit managers have misrepresented fund liquidity to retail investors. He noted that retail investors may perceive greater liquidity than exists in these illiquid products. Without economic issues, no major prob…
SemaforFTX CEO John Ray III Discusses Risks to Regional Banks from Private Credit Debt
John Ray III, CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, stated at Semafor World Economy that a large volume of debt in private credit and commercial real estate could lead to failures among regional banks. He noted that larger banks are likely to remain stable, while small…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBlackRock CEO Notes Split in Investor Interest for Private Credit Between Institutions and Retail
Larry Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, stated that big institutional investors like insurers are showing increased demand for private credit. He added that retail clients are growing skittish over the asset class and seeking to redeem more shares. The information comes…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Reserve Examines Banks' Exposure to Private Credit Funds
The Federal Reserve has begun examining major banks for their exposure to private credit funds amid concerns over potential risks. This follows reports of a private credit unwind that began months ago. The Treasury is also reviewing insurers' involvement in these funds.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPrivate Credit Concerns Emerge as Bond Market Expands in Fixed-Income ETFs
Concerns about a potential private credit crisis have surfaced amid the inclusion of the expanding bond market in more fixed-income exchange-traded funds. The private credit sector, which involves less transparent lending, has grown significantly. This development coincides with…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAres Management Plans Smaller US Direct Lending Fund to Accelerate Capital Deployment
Ares Management is preparing a new flagship US direct lending fund that is smaller than its previous $33.6 billion vehicle. The firm aims to speed up capital deployment with this approach. The move reflects adjustments in the private credit market amid ongoing fundraising dynamic…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMajor U.S. Bank Shares Decline Sharply in Early 2024 Amid Geopolitical and Credit Concerns
Shares of the largest Wall Street banks have recorded their worst start to a year since the 2023 regional banking crisis. This downturn coincides with ongoing conflict in the Middle East and concerns over private credit markets. The performance reflects broader market pressures a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJapanese Financial Regulator Reports Limited Exposure to US Private Credit for Domestic Firms
Japan's financial regulator informed the ruling party that Japanese financial firms maintain limited exposure to private credit in the United States, despite recent expansions in such investments. This statement comes amid growing concerns about risks in the private credit sector…
European Coal and Steel Community / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)European Private Credit Managers Differentiate from US Counterparts to Attract Global Investors
Private credit managers in Europe are emphasizing distinctions from US-based strategies to appeal to global investors. This shift moves away from reliance on the 'Made in America' branding. The approach aims to highlight unique European market features amid growing international…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBankers Resume Work in Middle East and Globally Amid Private Credit Challenges
Bankers are returning to their positions in the Middle East and worldwide to resume business activities. This return occurs against the backdrop of ongoing issues in the private credit sector that predated the recent war. The developments highlight continued economic operations i…
SemaforGulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Increase Private Credit Holdings Fourfold Since 2021
Sovereign wealth funds from Gulf countries have quadrupled their investments in private credit since 2021. This growth reflects a broader trend in alternative investments amid economic diversification efforts. Current uncertainties in the private credit sector, including potentia…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMarket Analysts Discuss Equity Outlook and Private Credit Concerns on CNBC
Several financial experts appeared on CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to share views on stock market bottoms and private credit challenges. Opinions varied, with some predicting growth in secondary private equity activity amid private credit defaults. Discussions also covered technical ind…