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Private Credit
TPT builds scale one block at a time
CEO and head of investment management tell PMP how the scheme consolidator uses its building block strategy to achieve economies of scale across multiple types of pension proposition
Clara targets the DB private markets conundrum
ClaraPensions CEO tells PMP that illiquid allocations do not have to be a barrier for defined benefit pension schemes seeking to secure an insurer buyout
Smart Pension applies fintech savvy to master trust strategy
Utilising technology to reduce costs allows the DC workplace scheme to make larger allocations to private markets
Macro factors shape fund activity
Several short-term factors are combining to put pressure on fund launches and leading some LPs to allocate to secondaries
LPs plan to boost secondaries & private credit
Asset owners respond to geopolitical and trade concerns with move to defensive private markets asset classes
Solvency UK: Insurers benefit from private market options
The loosening of matching adjustment restrictions in Solvency UK presents life insurers with new opportunities and the potential for greater diversification
Private credit: is there still room for new entrants?
With established managers concentrating on increasing large deals, an opportunity has emerged in the relationship-based core mid-market, according to Corinthia’s Mark Wilton. 2024 was…
BlackRock’s Larry Fink sets out vision for retailisation of private markets
Fink uses his influential annual chairman’s letter to highlight the growing role of private markets and how small investors will be able to gain…
Three compelling ways to invest in UK productive finance through private debt
In the crowded world of private credit, non-sponsored lending, real estate debt and significant risk transfer transactions are three areas that still offer space…
2025: LGPS Central eyes local investment and natural capital
Nadeem Hussain, LGPS Central’s co-CIO head of private markets, tells Aysha Gilmore about the pool’s plans to expand its local and natural capital investment strategies. “One…
Private Markets Forum highlights: into the unknown
The London Stock Exchange, home of the UK’s listed equities market, hosted Room151’s second Private Markets Forum, drawing delegates and investors from across the…
Changing fortunes in private credit
The £56bn pool LGPS Central which invests on behalf of eight local government pension funds in the West Midlands has recently placed significant investments…