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The Harrisburg-based public pension has announced its private debt pacing plan for the rest of 2021.

The San Francisco-based fund manager has held a final close on its second debt fund.

The Austin-based public pension has backed two corporate distressed debt vehicles.

With strong returns on the back of thriving mid-market corporate lending, business development companies appear poised for further growth. But fees and regulation are a concern

Up to now, IP owners have had to resort to non-tailored financing sources. That’s changing with the rise of the IP-focused credit manager

UK managers marketing funds in Europe are facing challenges, with some newly devised approaches coming under increasing regulatory scrutiny

The aviation industry has experienced severe turbulence as a result of the pandemic, but alternative lenders can sense soaring returns. John Bakie reports

Economic recovery has seen inflationary concerns return for the first time in more than a decade, meaning managers must prepare for future risks. But opinion is divided, with some believing deflation is a bigger long-term concern. By John Bakie and Robin Blumenthal

The UK remains the most mature of Europe’s direct lending markets but share fell back slightly in H1.

Both Spain and Italy have rich potential, say fund managers, as deal opportunities continue to expand in the region.