
Retrenchment to re-tranchement in private credit
The GFC ushered in a fundamentally different direct lending relationship. Oxane Partners’ Sumit Gupta sets out the operational challenges that need to be addressed in this new world.

The GFC ushered in a fundamentally different direct lending relationship. Oxane Partners’ Sumit Gupta sets out the operational challenges that need to be addressed in this new world.
The Citco Group of Companies, a leading asset servicer to the alternative investment industry, today announces the relocation of its Luxembourg office, reinforcing its presence in one of the world’s most important alternative asset hubs.

Hawksford was named Fund Administrator of the Year: Client Services at the Private Equity Wire European Awards 2026. Simon Page (pictured), Head of Fund Services, outlines what sets the firm apart and how it is helping clients address current challenges and opportunities.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is partnering with Apollo Global Management to develop a dedicated data infrastructure for the private-credit market, in a bid to bring greater transparency to the $1.8tn sector, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A survey by global financial services provider Apex has found that 85% of respondents say AI is now fully embedded into their private credit activities. The data covers responses from 105 senior leaders in the industry, with the majority reportedly being C-suite executives.

There are 32,000 unsold private equity-backed companies sitting in portfolios right now, carrying an estimated $8tn in valuation (Bain 2026 Global Private Equity Report). That number is not a market opportunity. It is a pressure point.

By Kanav Kalia (pictured), Managing Director, Oxane Parners – Artificial intelligence has become one of the most debated developments in financial services. In some corners of the market, it is framed as transformative, in others, as overhyped. In private credit, the reality sits somewhere in between. AI is neither a
Opensity Solutions has launched a new organisation created by the combination of K2 Services, Epiq GBTS, and Forrest Solutions, reportedly forming the largest end‑to‑end, tech‑enabled managed services organisation focused on serving legal, financial, and professional services firms.
Tech infrastructure and cybersecurity firm Align Managed Services has been selected by 47 Ventures as its strategic technology partner.

By John Spiridis, Vector AIS – In private equity, competitive advantage has traditionally come from deal access, network depth, and portfolio-company value creation. But in today’s environment, where LPs expect institutional transparency, regulators demand precision, and scalability is the ultimate test of maturity, operational excellence has become an integral feature
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