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Morgan Stanley unshaken by First Brands private credit tumble

The bankruptcy of First Brands, which affected UBS, should not tarnish the entire private credit industry, says Mark Jochims, European PC manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

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Apollo Global Management

Hybrid in Action: Delivering Bespoke Capital Solutions in a New Market Paradigm

Sitting between private debt and equity, hybrid investments are increasingly in demand as companies continue to face higher borrowing costs, limited access to traditional debt and volatile capital markets. This article, authored...

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CNBC

Investors are scrambling for portfolio alternatives. A CIO urges caution — especially with private credit

Interest in private markets and other alternatives is growing as markets grow more concentrated. Mercer’s Niall O’Sullivan said investors should be careful.

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Bloomberg

Private Credit Profits Come Under Threat as Loan Margins Narrow

The worst bear markets in a generation brought private credit firms to prominence in 2022. This year’s bull markets have laid them low.

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Sri Lanka Guardian

Capital Group Partners with KKR to Expand Private Market Offerings

Capital Group, the world’s largest active-only money manager, is stepping into a more high-profile phase, launching a strategic push to expand its private-market offerings and attract retail investors, Bloomberg reports….

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TradingView

ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios

Crypto treasury company ETHZilla (ETHZ) has taken a strategic step into onchain credit with the acquisition of a 20% fully diluted stake in automotive-finance AI startup Karus.The $10 million deal includes $3...

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Business First Online

EquitiesFirst Provides Options for Gulf Consumer Brands Amid Bank Lending Constraints

The Gulf’s private credit market is entering a growth phase that could reshape how regional entrepreneurs finance consumer brands. Assets under management in GC

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Investor Daily

Growth debt set for bigger role amid capital squeeze – Investor Daily

Growth debt has emerged as a key financing tool as equity and bank lending tightens heading into 2026. Growth debt is poised to play a larger role in 2026 as equity becomes...

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