Institutional investors could be poised to make greater inroads into Europe’s non-performing commercial real estate loans market, according to a report published today by professional services giant Ernst & Young.
By providing real estate debt financing alongside its more typical equity investments, the London-based private equity real estate firm has generated impressive returns for its second opportunity fund.
As the debt market in India becomes increasingly popular with GPs, the development finance institutions have backed Au Financiers directly in a $60m funding round.
The $205bn asset manager has brought in Susan Kasser to lead its private debt business, which she believes will benefit from the firm’s existing exposure to private equity as an LP and co-investor. 
The senior debt facilities have a 13-year tenor and will yield about 10.5% annually.
The Texas County & District Retirement System announced it had increased its distressed portfolio by $375m at its April meeting. The commitments are subject to investment and legal due diligence. 
Infrastructure debt specialist Stonebridge Financial Corporation has launched its second fund, which has a $300m target.
High economic growth and low levels of corporate debt mean high quality lending opportunities in emerging markets are abundant, argues chief executive David Creighton.
Credit-related funds are starting to appear in Asia. Chris Chia, managing partner at mezzanine and growth capital firm Kendall Court, discusses challenges PE firms may face moving into this market. 
Chicago-based Maranon is targeting $200m for its senior credit strategy, which typically invests $10m to $50m through first or second lien loans in mid-market companies. 
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