Cliffwater has restricted investor withdrawals from its flagship $31bn private credit fund after redemption requests climbed to 17% in the second quarter, highlighting intensifying pressure across the private credit industry, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Blackstone has signed an agreement with Nippon Life Insurance Co to expand cooperation across private credit and real estate investments, marking another major tie-up between global alternative asset managers and Japanese insurers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group has introduced limits on investor withdrawals from one of its flagship evergreen private equity funds after a surge in redemption requests highlighted growing stress across private markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Blackstone has raised $13.1bn for its latest Asia-focused private equity vehicle – Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III – marking the firm’s largest fundraise in the region and exceeding its $10bn target after strong investor demand.
Eurazeo has raised €3.9bn ($4.5bn) for its latest flagship private debt vehicle, signalling continued investor appetite for European direct lending strategies as momentum in US private credit becomes more uneven, according to a report by Bloomberg.
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is expanding its involvement in the financing of private equity funds, positioning itself to take advantage of shifting dynamics in global private markets as dealmaking volumes remain subdued, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Actis has completed a $2.5bn first close for its latest flagship energy strategy, marking early progress toward its target of approximately $6bn as investor appetite for energy transition assets continues to build globally, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Private equity firm EQT AB has set a target fund size of €21bn (approximately $24.5bn) for its latest infrastructure vehicle, EQT Infrastructure VII, marking the next step in the firm’s flagship real assets fundraising programme.
Private wealth investors are increasingly bypassing traditional private equity funds and deploying capital directly into private companies, as they seek greater control, lower fees and more tailored investment strategies, according to a report by Barron’s.
Apollo Global Management Inc expects continued redemption pressure in parts of the US private credit market targeting high-net-worth and retail investors, as sentiment toward the asset class remains unsettled following recent volatility and valuation concerns, according to a report by Reuters.
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