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Allspring sees “cracks” in private credit market and a pendulum swing back to public fixed income
AMWatch

Allspring sees “cracks” in private credit market and a pendulum swing back to public fixed income

In the first installment of the AMWatch Winter Series looking at the Nordic operations of international managers, we hear from Mounji Boulahdour, Nordic sales director at Allspring Global Investments.

Private credit hit deployment record last year: Alternative Credit Council report
The Business Times

Private credit hit deployment record last year: Alternative Credit Council report

Allocated capital swells to US$592.8 billion in 2024, a 78% year-on-year increase from US$333.4 billion the previous year Read more at The Business Times.

UAE’s Zelo Secures USD 715M to Boost Private Credit Growth in the Region
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UAE’s Zelo Secures USD 715M to Boost Private Credit Growth in the Region

Zelo secures USD 715M from IHC to scale its supply chain financing and boost SME liquidity across the Middle East.

Blackstone’s Schwarzman plays down private credit concerns over bankruptcies
Reuters

Blackstone’s Schwarzman plays down private credit concerns over bankruptcies

Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman said on Tuesday that he did not share market concerns over private credit relating to recent bankruptcies in the autos sector.

Patrick Prasad William, Founder of Rixon Capital, on debt secondaries
ION Analytics

Patrick Prasad William, Founder of Rixon Capital, on debt secondaries

In a recent ION Influencers fireside chat that demystified a hot but often misunderstood trend, Patrick Prasad William, Founder ofREAD MORE

Patrick Prasad William, Founder of Rixon Capital, on debt secondaries
ION Analytics

Patrick Prasad William, Founder of Rixon Capital, on debt secondaries

In a recent ION Influencers fireside chat that demystified a hot but often misunderstood trend, Patrick Prasad William, Founder ofREAD MORE

Private Credit Hit Deployment Record Last Year, ACC Report Says
Bloomberg.com

Private Credit Hit Deployment Record Last Year, ACC Report Says

The amount of capital that private credit firms have deployed reached a record last year, according to a new report from the Alternative Credit Council, with the larger players like Ares Management...

As regulatory changes step up lending competition in India, private credit could prove its mettle and thrive | Mint
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As regulatory changes step up lending competition in India, private credit could prove its mettle and thrive | Mint

Banks entering acquisition financing, overseas loans getting easier and other recent RBI enablers are converging to fuel credit competition in India. Where would this leave private credit? In a position to shake...

Private credit is beginning to look like the bond market — and that comes with red flags
CNBC

Private credit is beginning to look like the bond market — and that comes with red flags

Private credit is starting to resemble the public debt market, as its expansion blurs lines that once separated private and public debt financing channels.

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Singapore’s FundBridge Launches Tokenized Gold-Linked Private Credit Fund

The MG999 fund aims to turn gold into a yield-bearing asset through tokenised fund units, with Mustafa Gold as the initial borrower.

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TNGlobal

Granite Asia secures over $350M first close led by Temasek, Khazanah, and Indonesia Investment Authority – TNGlobal

Singapore-based investment firm Granite Asia has completed the first close of its Pan-Asia private credit strategy, Libra Hybrid, securing over $350 million.

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Granite Asia nets over $350m for private credit, anchored by Temasek

Granite Asia has successfully raised over $350 million for its private credit initiatives, with significant backing from Temasek. This capital will be utilized to support various investment opportunities in the private credit...

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FintechNewsSG

Granite Asia Raises Over US$350M, Anchored by Temasek – Fintech Singapore

Granite Asia raises over US$350 million for its Pan-Asia private credit strategy, deploying 30% of capital across six transactions.

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The Business Times

Granite Asia raises US$350 million for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, INA

Asia’s private credit market is projected to grow 46% to US$92 billion by 2027, according to a report Read more at The Business Times.

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The Edge Malaysia

Granite Asia raises US$350 mil for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, Indonesia Investment Authority

SINGAPORE (Dec 9): Granite Asia, a Singapore-based investment firm, said on Tuesday that it had raised more than US$350 million (RM1.44 billion) in the first close of its Pan-Asia private credit fund, anchored...

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Finimize

Granite Asia Draws Big-Name Backers For Private Credit Fund

Singapore-based Granite Asia raised over $350 million from major state investors as Asia’s private credit market heats up and companies seek new ways to finance growth.

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TipRanks

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust Announces November 2025 NAV – TipRanks.com

An update from Pengana Global Private Credit Trust ( ($AU:PCX) ) is now available. Pengana Global Private Credit Trust announced its net asset value (NAV) as of Nov…

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Crain's Chicago Business

Private credit offers Bally’s $1.1B loan for New York casino

Bally’s Corp. has wrapped up a crucial deal to increase its term loan to $1.1 billion, allowing the casino operator to refinance its debt and pay fees tied to its New York...

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Bloomberg.com

Private Credit Offers Bally’s $1.1 Billion Loan for NYC Casino

Bally’s Corp. has wrapped up a crucial deal to increase its term loan to $1.1 billion, allowing the casino operator to refinance its debt and pay fees tied to its New York...

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bangkokpost.com

Who is driving demand for private credit?

Global demand for private credit continues to accelerate, supported by long-term commitments from pension funds, insurers, sovereign wealth funds and the world’s wealthiest families. This momentum is not a short-term reaction to...

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VCCircle

Hero MotoCorp supplier Shivam Autotech taps private credit again

Shivam Autotech Ltd, an auto component manufacturer that’s led by the Munjal family behind the Hero group and counts Hero MotoCorp Ltd as its main…

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Capital Brief

Market fears mount over private credit inflating the AI bubble

BlackRock, T.Rowe Price and Wilson Asset Management have all warned that as AI builders turn away from free cash flow and towards riskier funding sources for infrastructure, it could pour fuel on...

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Citywire

Morgan Stanley: The good, the bad and the ugly in private credit PIK deals

WATCH: David Miller, head of private credit and equity, says interest payment deferrals are on the rise, but that Morgan Stanley keeps PIK deals below 3% in its direct lending portfolios.

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London Evening Standard

Bank of England to stress test private credit firms as concerns grow

The central bank said it has launched a new exercise to stress-test the resilience of the market.

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Private Credit 101

New to private credit? Start with these essential guides.

The Role of Private Equity in Private Credit

Understand the symbiotic relationship between private equity and private credit, and how they work together in leveraged buyouts.

How to Access Private Credit as an Investor

Discover the various pathways for investors to gain exposure to private credit, from direct funds to publicly traded vehicles.

Understanding Risk in Private Credit

Explore the key risks in private credit investing and how institutional investors manage them through diversification, due diligence, and portfolio...
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