Claire Coe Smith
A wave of evergreen fund launches aimed at opening alternative asset classes to high-net-worth individuals means many are optimistic about the viability of retail investments.
Appetite for credit secondaries, distressed and subordinated debt strategies is growing among LPs – where can the market expect to see the next wave of growth?
An increasingly varied dealmaking environment means lenders are working harder than ever to attract LP interest.
Legislative uncertainty prompts LPs to look beyond US-focused direct lending funds, even as the market retains its dominance in private credit fundraising tables.
The ‘America First’ approach brings new priorities for lenders, with uncertainty a constant presence.
Direct lending may be the most popular strategy for private debt investors, but heightened competition for deals means lenders are branching out.
Increasing scrutiny into debt portfolios’ resilience and rapidly changing growth projections will determine the future of mid-market lending activity.
Private debt’s most popular strategy retains a lot of appeal for mid-market investors, but appetite for more innovative structures is growing.
Deals in the Netherlands have climbed steeply in the past five years.
The UK market accounts for almost three out of every 10 transactions across Europe.