Global insurers are continuing to increase their exposure to private credit, even as concerns grow over underwriting standards, default rates and valuations within the asset class, according to a report by Bloomberg citing new research from Marsh McLennan.
Swedish private equity firm EQT has reported higher net profit and revenue for the first half of 2026, supported by growth in fee-generating assets under management and a sharp increase in investment activity, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Sagard has reached a $1bn first close for its third private credit fund – Sagard Credit Partners III – putting the strategy halfway towards its $2bn fundraising target as investor appetite for direct lending continues to grow.
Partners Group raised a record $16bn of new client commitments during the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand for bespoke mandates and evergreen strategies, as the Swiss private markets manager reaffirmed its full-year fundraising target despite a challenging investment environment.
Germany’s sovereign wealth fund Kenfo plans to increase its allocation to private markets from 25% to 30% over the next two years, with future commitments focused on infrastructure and real estate while adopting a more selective approach to private equity, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle AlpInvest has completed the final close of its second dedicated single-asset continuation vehicle fund, raising $1.7bn and exceeding its original $1bn target, as investor appetite for GP-led secondaries strategies continues to grow.
Alternative investment manager Wafra has raised $2bn for the latest vintage of its Capital Constellation strategy, exceeding its $1.5bn target as institutional investors continue to back specialist private equity managers despite a challenging fundraising environment, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
SkyKnight Capital has closed its fifth flagship buyout fund with $2bn of capital commitments, significantly exceeding its $1.5 billion fundraising target as investor appetite for middle-market private equity strategies remains resilient, according to a report by Connect Money.
South African investment firm Creation Capital has launched a listed private credit fund aimed at addressing the country’s estimated ZAR350bn ($21bn) funding shortfall for small and medium-sized enterprises, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Warren Equity Partners has closed its fifth flagship private equity fund with approximately $2.8bn in investor commitments, exceeding its original fundraising target and highlighting continued institutional demand for infrastructure-focused buyout strategies.
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