Institutional Investors

Private Debt Investor

November 21, 2025

Article

Blue Owl scraps BDC merger after sharp declines in shares

The manager confirmed the OBDC and OBDC II merger is terminated and it will re-evaluate alternatives.

Private Debt Investor

November 21, 2025

Article

A PE roll-up gone wrong and the lenders who feel the pain

Is the problem a mark-to-model issue or the lack of a sound business plan by a mid-market concern?

Asset Deal Type Audience Use Case Distressed Debt +3 more

Financial Times

November 21, 2025

Article

Blue Owl’s clever private-to-public deal makes investors see red

The private capital firm has cancelled a planned merger between two affiliates that lend to middle-market companies

Asset Deal Type Direct Lending Institutional Investors +3 more

Private Debt Investor

November 20, 2025

Article

IFC proposes $60m commitment to private debt

The Washington-based government-related investment organisation is backing Allianz Global Investors.

Asset Deal Type Credit Spreads Direct Lending +4 more

Private Debt Investor

November 20, 2025

Article

Dallas Police and Fire Pension System commits to distressed debt fund

Texas pension backs Arbour Lane distressed debt fund with $10m.

Asset Deal Type Distressed Debt Institutional Investors +1 more

Private Debt Investor

November 20, 2025

Article

Arini secures $2.3bn for direct lending fund second close

The firm’s first direct lending fund will focus on the less competitive, non-sponsored market.

Asset Deal Type Direct Lending Institutional Investors +1 more

Bloomberg

November 20, 2025

Article

Private Equity’s $700 Billion Insurance Invasion Brings New Risks for Retirees

Private equity firms are using insurers’ money to drive their deals, raising concerns that US retirees’ savings are being exposed to new risks.

Institutional Investors Participant Private Credit Funds

Bloomberg

November 20, 2025

Article

Blue Owl Money Machine Sputters in Face of Private Credit Cracks

Blue Owl Capital Inc.’s Craig Packer has been something of a mainstay on the New York Stock Exchange in recent years, ringing the opening bell multiple times to toast the private credit...

Asset Deal Type Default Rates Direct Lending +4 more

Financial Times

November 20, 2025

Article

Blue Owl calls off merger of private credit funds

Move had risked inflicting losses of 20% on investors in one of the vehicles

Asset Deal Type Direct Lending Institutional Investors +3 more

Private Debt Investor

November 20, 2025

Podcast

Private debt’s show of strength

This episode is sponsored by Nuveen The private debt industry continues to go from strength to strength, with several key segments of the market gaining further traction with institutional investors as they...

Europe Geography Institutional Investors +3 more

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