China’s Huatai unveils its first private credit fund – exclusive

The $500m fund has started deploying capital, focusing on corporate and real estate investments across selected countries in Asia-Pacific.

Huatai Financial (Hong Kong), a holding company owned by Huatai Securities, launched its maiden private credit fund via one of its subsidiaries in July, Private Debt Investor has learnt. Huatai Securities is one of China’s largest brokerage houses headquartered in Nanjing.

The vehicle, Huatai Special Opportunities Fund, is sized at $500 million and has a five-year fund life.