KKR’s finance chief says that even though many investors are holding back from private credit, the market still offers good opportunities. He told a TV host that firms are asking whether now is the right moment to jump into direct lending. KKR believes the answer is yes, and they are ready to
The Milken Institute meeting in Beverly Hills pulled together a crowd of money movers who talked about wars, markets and new tech. One speaker said the world’s economies keep humming even when big conflicts flare up, pointing to a strong U. S. economy that has survived many crises. Another talked a
A new warning has surfaced from a top Fed official about hidden dangers in the private credit market. The concerns center on how problems there could spread like a rumor, causing wider credit tightening across the economy. The speaker noted that while banks themselves are not yet deeply affected, ot
Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee
A storm is brewing in the world of private credit, and regulators are sounding the alarm. The Financial Stability Board warns that a mix of rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and shaky valuations could trigger a domino effect across global markets. The concern isn’t just about one weak sp
Adams Street Partners just pulled in $7. 5 billion for its third private credit fund, proving that big money still trusts this niche even when markets wobble. Unlike traditional bank loans, private credit skips public markets entirely, offering loans directly to companies—usually in the middle of th
Japan’s finance chief recently shared her view on private credit, a fast-growing but shadowy part of finance worth about $2 trillion worldwide. She pointed out that Japan’s own exposure isn’t large and doesn’t pose a big threat right now. Still, she’s keeping an eye on how things move, especially as
Private credit has grown into a massive $3 trillion industry, but not all lenders are playing by the same rules. Weak lending standards and shaky agreements mean trouble could be brewing when the next economic downturn hits. Some players jumped into the game late, hoping to cash in without understan
Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid
Private‑credit lending, a fast‑growing but less visible part of finance, is now catching the eye of investors and banks alike. The sector, which lets private‑equity firms and other nonbank entities lend to companies such as software developers and auto lenders, has ballooned to about $3 trillion.
