Japan is preparing to increase the allocation to alternative investments within the portfolio of the Government Pension Investment Fund, a move that could channel additional capital into private markets and broaden the investment strategy of the world’s largest pension fund, according to a report by Nikkei.
Bridgepoint has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Danish defence technology company UMag Solutions, backing the drone-based sensing specialist as demand for advanced military technologies continues to grow across Europe and NATO member states.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Bayer’s long-acting reversible contraceptives business for €3bn, in a transaction that highlights the private capital firm’s growing role as a provider of large-scale strategic financing to multinational corporations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Warburg Pincus has agreed to invest in Australian business credit reporting and data provider CreditorWatch, in a deal that values the company at more than AUD500m, according to a report by Bloomberg citing an unnamed person familiar with the transaction.
European financial regulators are facing resistance from US authorities in their efforts to obtain more detailed information on banks’ exposure to private credit markets, reflecting growing differences over how the rapidly expanding asset class should be supervised, according to a report by Reuters.
UBS played a significant role in triggering investor withdrawals from a flagship Blue Owl private credit fund after advising some wealth management clients to reduce their exposure to the asset class, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Capital raising for North American private credit funds recovered strongly during the second quarter of 2026, even as direct lending activity slowed significantly, highlighting a growing gap between investor commitments and the pace at which managers are deploying capital, according to a report by Reuters.
European growth deeptech investor Jolt Capital has appointed Charles Bernheim as value creation partner, marking the firm’s first hire in Germany as it expands its operational support capabilities for portfolio companies.
The European Systemic Risk Board is assessing the potential risks posed by Europe’s fast-growing private credit market, with the possibility of recommending stronger regulatory oversight of the sector, according to a report by Reuters citing a senior adviser involved in the review.
Blue Wolf Capital Partners has appointed Anne Bailey as Lead Operating Partner, strengthening its senior leadership team as the private equity firm continues to focus on operational value creation across its healthcare and industrial portfolio.
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