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The emerging markets specialist Ashmore has held a first close on a private debt fund at more than $110 million.
The $17bn pension plan has approved $125 million in new commitments.
The co-sponsored fund has raised $60m of its $200m target, and will be used to fund real estate deals in the MENA region.
.jpg "Monroe Capital Assists in Recapitalization of Starpoint Health")
The Chicago-based lender has provided a $14 million senior secured credit facility with a California-based healthcare company.
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Carlyle and GSO dominated the latest rankings of global CLO managers produced by ratings agency Moody’s.
The alternative investment giant's credit group, GSO, is growing ever larger on the back of strong performance, new fund launches and asset inflows.
The private equity firm has closed its first dedicated debt fund at €500m
The French asset manager, which has already collected €400m for the vehicle, is targeting a final close by the fourth quarter of 2014.
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The asset manager 3i Debt Management has closed the largest European CLO of 2014 at €525 million.
.jpg "Summit raises $1bn for second fund")
Alternative investor Summit Partners has surpassed its goal of $750m for its second credit fund.