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The Pulse of Private Equity – 5/5/2025

Private debt institutional, retail, and insurance AUM ($B) Download PitchBook’s Report here. Since 2019, PitchBook has tracked 207 private market fund launches across these three vehicle types, all targeting the private wealth channel; the total net assets in these vehicles were $274.8 billion as of July 31, 2024…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in

PDI Picks – 5/5/2025

Defaults stay subdued for now The latest Proskauer study suggests loans are demonstrating impressive resilience but there should be no room for complacency. Defaults may not provide a conclusive picture of the amount of stress in the private credit universe but they’re still one of the best – and most commonly referenced – measurements that…

Middle Market & Private Credit – 4/28/2025

BDCs Face New Headwinds but Limited Direct Exposure to Tariff Sectors Click here to learn more. The recent escalation in the global trade war and resulting uncertainty across the market introduced additional headwinds for business development companies (BDCs) and private credit in the near term…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...

PDI Picks – 4/28/2025

Headwinds have not blown Europe off course Fundraising has been challenging for the region but deals soared last year and hopes are high for the remainder of 2025. European private debt activity hit an all-time high in 2024. According to data from Deloitte’s Private Debt Deal Spring Tracker 2025, €68.7 billion was deployed on the…

Middle Market & Private Credit – 4/21/2025

Fitch Ratings Completes Peer Review of 12 US BDCs Click here to learn more. Fitch Ratings has completed a peer review of U.S. business development companies (BDCs). We have affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) on 11 issuers and completed one Review – No Action. The Rating Outlooks for Ares Capital Corporation and Sixth…