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Private Credit

Pimco sees little value in direct lending amid overvaluation concerns

Pimco, the $1.95tn asset manager, has expressed scepticism about the direct lending segment of private credit, warning that the asset class remains overvalued and could face significant risks as capital continues to flood the market, according to a report by CityWire.

Oaktree closes Opportunities Fund XII at $16bn

Oaktree Capital Management (Oaktree), an alternative investment firm with $202bn in AUM, has held the final close of Oaktree Opportunities Fund XII (Opps XII) with approximately $16bn in capital commitments, including co-investment and affiliated vehicles.

o15 closes inaugural fund at $400m

o15 Capital Partners, an alternative investment firm dedicated to providing growth capital to undercapitalised companies and communities, has held the final close of its inaugural fund at approximately $370m.

FCERA commits additional $140m to alternatives

The Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association has approved $140m in new commitments to alternative investment funds during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pension & Investments Online citing a letter from retirement investment officer Conor Hinds.

Ares names two Co-Presidents amid ambitious growth plans

Ares Management has elevated two senior partners, Kipp deVeer and Blair Jacobson, to the newly created roles of Co-Presidents, as the firm aims to nearly double its assets under management over the next four years, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Oregon Investment Council commits $795m to alternatives

Oregon Investment Council, which manages the $100.1bn Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Tigard, has made a total of $795m in commitments to alternative investment funds, according to a report by Pensions & Investments Online.

Monroe Capital hires Director, Business Development and opens Australia office

Monroe Capital, an investment firm specialising in private credit markets, has expanded its platform to Australia with the appointment of Galen Fu as Director, Business Development. Fu will be based in the firm’s Sydney office and will be responsible for client servicing and capital raising across Australia.

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