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wealthmanagement.comworld1 day ago
Gemcorp Closes $20 Million Private Credit Deal in Saudi Arabia
Emerging markets asset manager Gemcorp closed its first direct lending transaction in Saudi Arabia. The Shariah-compliant facility will fund procurement and financing services for small businesses through SILQ.
retailtimes.co.ukfinance6 days agoUpdated
Bank of England issues July stability report on leverage and cyber risks
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee said the UK financial system remains resilient despite higher equity leverage, stretched AI valuations, and Middle East conflict effects. Energy prices rose then fell after a US-Iran memorandum, while private credit and sovereign d…
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wealthmanagement.comworld10 days ago
Investors Requested $15.6 Billion in Private-Credit Fund Withdrawals in Second Quarter
Investors asked to pull $15.6 billion from private-credit funds during the April-June period. Fund managers met $5.9 billion of those requests.
Semaforworld12 days ago
Blue Owl Received $4.7 Billion in Redemption Requests but Shares Rose 10 %
Investors sought withdrawals of $4.7 billion from two Blue Owl funds in the most recent quarter. The firm honored the standard 5 percent cap on requests. Shares opened 10 percent higher on July 2.
wealthmanagement.comworld12 days ago
Blue Owl Saw $4.7 Billion in Redemption Requests but Shares Rose 10 Percent
Investors sought $4.7 billion in withdrawals from two Blue Owl funds during the most recent quarter, Semafor reported. Requests declined modestly from the prior period but exceeded those at comparable funds run by Apollo and KKR. Blue Owl shares opened higher after the data relea…
world12 days ago
Principal Asset Management Plans Sharia-Compliant US Private Credit Fund for Gulf Investors
The Iowa-based firm that manages more than $590 billion is developing a fund to lend to US businesses while meeting Islamic finance rules. It will partner with a Saudi institution and begin fundraising later in 2026.
hedgeco.netbusiness20 days ago
Morgan Stanley Private Credit Fund Limits Redemptions After Requests Reach 11.6 Percent of Assets
@zerohedge reported that Morgan Stanley's North Haven Private Income Fund restricted withdrawals in Q2 2026 after receiving 11.6 percent in redemption requests. The fund had also gated investors in Q1 2026 following 10.9 percent requests.
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Semaforbusiness33 days ago
Blue Owl Capital to Open Regional Headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The private credit firm managing $315 billion joins ADGM alongside Bain Capital, BlackRock and others. The move comes amid rising defaults in the sector.
ai-cio.combusiness33 days ago
Man Group Says Higher U.S. Rates Would Boost Its Private Credit Yields Amid Sector Redemption Pressures
Kevin Marchetti said floating-rate middle-market loans will benefit from benchmarks above 4% inflation. Redemption limits at Blackstone and Partners Group reflect what he called sector growing pains.
CoinDeskbusiness35 days ago
Trad.Fi Partners with W3 to Tokenize $650M in Equipment Financing on Avalanche Over Four Years
Equipment-financing lender Trad.Fi will work with AI developer W3 to place $650 million in U.S. equipment loans on public blockchain rails over four years.
Benzingabusiness38 days ago
Monroe Capital Caps Redemptions at 5% After 10% Request, Following Quarter of Full Redemptions
Monroe Capital Income Plus Corp. limited withdrawals to half of a 10% redemption request. The non-traded BDC has a five-year track record serving registered investment advisors and high-net-worth investors.
Financial Timesbusiness27 days agoUpdated
Blackstone Limits BCRED Redemptions to 5% as Requests Hit 10% but Inflows Continue and Liquidity Remains Strong
Blackstone limited investor withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund after redemption requests hit 10% of assets in Q2 2026. The fund still holds more than $15 billion in liquidity.
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investmentexecutive.comfinance40 days ago
SDNY Office Examines Valuation Differences in Private Credit Market
The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said the office is reviewing possible valuation discrepancies across private credit assets. The prosecutor spoke at a credit forum and noted prior instances where marks differed sharply between participants.
Benzingabusiness41 days ago
Moody's Affirms Baa2 Ratings for Golub Capital BDC and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Revises Outlooks to Negative
Moody's Ratings kept the Baa2 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings for both funds but changed their outlooks from stable to negative, citing rising leverage and weaker asset coverage.
Benzingafinance42 days ago
Private Credit Funds Have Extended $560 Billion in Loans to U.S. Companies Since 2023, MFA Report Finds
The Managed Funds Association reported that private credit origination reached $238.7 billion in 2025, up from $157.6 billion in 2024. The group linked the financing to more than 6.5 million jobs.
wealthmanagement.comworld48 days ago
KKR 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.
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Jeffrey 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.
finance53 days ago
Varde 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.comfinance56 days agoUpdated
Citi 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.
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Financial Timesworld59 days ago
U.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…
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Benzingafinance59 days ago
Non-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…
Benzingafinance61 days ago
Saba 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.comworld64 days ago
Apollo 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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Benzingaworld64 days ago
KKR 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.comfinance66 days ago
Geopolitical 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…
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wealthmanagement.comfinance66 days ago
Federal 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…
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yahoo.comfinance66 days ago
University 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…
hedgeco.networld66 days ago
Private 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.zafinance67 days ago
Pension 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…
Benzingafinance67 days ago
Blue 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.networld67 days ago
Private 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.
Bloombergworld67 days ago
Treasury 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…
finance68 days ago
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…
Bloombergfinance68 days ago
Private 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.
thenewstack.iofinance70 days ago
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.comfinance72 days ago
Fed 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…
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Regulators 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…
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Bank 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.
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Photo: Roberto Júnior / Unsplashfinance89 days ago
KKR 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,…
Semaforfinance89 days ago
Goldman 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…
Semaforfinance90 days ago
FTX 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…
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BlackRock 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…
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Federal 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.
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Private 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…
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Ares 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…
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Major 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…
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Japanese 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…
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European Coal and Steel Community / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)world96 days ago
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…
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Bankers 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…
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Semaforworld96 days ago
Gulf 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…
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Market 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…