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Download our latest issue, which explores the relationship between insurance and private debt and has a special section devoted to real estate finance. Plus, why a Golub survey raises inflation concerns and the reporting requirements that CLO managers need to know about. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Direct lending bounces back in the first quarter of 2020 with strong positive returns. Plus: ICG adds a significant player to its Australian operation and banks ditch mortgage securities for treasuries. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Direct lenders' ability to cope with defaults comes under the spotlight. Plus, ESG makes its mark in CLOs and the placement agent on the hunt for talent. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Debt funds are grabbing more market share from the banks in Germany. Plus: Kartesia weighs into the sponsorless market and the latest key market hires. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

We explore the partnerships being formed between private debt fund managers and insurance companies. Plus: Canada's IMCO backs Ares as it grows its credit portfolio and CIFC launches a philanthropic initiative. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Oaktree weighs up the pros and cons of direct lending. Plus: why KKR sees this as the 'vertigo' era and the challenges of ESG for the leveraged loan market. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Coller Capital is the latest firm tipped to launch a dedicated credit secondaries vehicle. Plus: the new fund manager focused on families and a continuing decline in the default rate. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

European corporates that may be in need of restructuring are being sustained by state aid. Plus: the consumer firms in danger of breaching covenants and our latest podcast on the fundraising scene. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Sovereign wealth funds have been forming partnerships with private debt managers – before long, they may strike out on their own. Plus: Owl Rock and Dyal move closer to their planned merger and a new placement agent is formed for German-speaking countries. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.

Why senior debt is bucking a generally subdued fundraising environment. Plus inflation is on the horizon and investors are more focused than ever on fees and reporting. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.