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Private credit managers with exposure to software companies recently faced investor withdrawals as concerns mounted over how artificial intelligence could disrupt parts of the sector. Annika Henriksson, Head of Private Equity and Private Credit at Finland’s fourth-largest bank, S-Bank, finds it somewhat ironic that concerns have focused primarily on...

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Direct Lending Goes Through First Proper Credit Cycle 

After years of explosive growth and strong returns, private credit is facing its first meaningful stress test, particularly within direct lending, which has become...

AllianzGI’s Impact Private Credit Strategy: Financing Change Without Compromise

Private credit has matured into an established asset class and is now evolving beyond traditional financing, offering opportunities to contribute to positive change. As...

ESG Remains Part of the “Credit Story” in Private Credit

ESG integration remains a standard component of private credit investing, particularly in Europe and among Nordic institutional allocators, but its momentum has slowed. Conversations...

Private Credit’s Evolution

By Laura Parrott – Nuveen: The private credit market has experienced remarkable growth, reaching $1.7 trillion in assets under management and 13% annual growth since the...

Exploring the Capital Call Corner of Private Credit: Aegon’s Decade of Experience

The fixed-income universe, spanning both public and private markets, offers a broad spectrum of instruments across different durations, risk levels, and liquidity profiles. Among...

Private Credit at Industriens Pension: The Right Fit for Its Member Base

Anders Ellegaard has served as Head of Fixed Income at Industriens Pension for nearly six years, overseeing the pension fund’s fixed-income portfolio spanning traditional...

The Rise of Private ABF: Connecting Institutional Capital to Real-Economy Assets

The asset-backed finance (ABF) universe underpins much of the real economy, spanning everything from consumer lending – such as car loans, credit cards, and...

Private Credit a Key Element of SH Pension’s Alternatives Exposure

SH Pension, a Swedish occupational pension company owned by its customers, was established in 1946 and specializes in providing pension solutions for business owners...

The Future of European Private credit and Purposeful Investing 

Daniel Sachs is an established figure within the Swedish investment community. For the last 20 years, Daniel has led P Capital Partners (PCP), a...

OP’s Funds-of-Funds Model Brings Efficiency to Private Credit Investing

OP Financial Group is one of Finland’s largest financial institutions, combining banking, insurance, and asset management under one umbrella. While OP has a long...

Ymer to Launch Fourth CLO Fund with Proven Strategy and Structure

Building on the track record of three previous credit funds, Swedish alternative credit specialist Ymer SC AB is preparing to roll out its fourth...

Formue Highlights Private Credit’s Role in New Economic Era

Nordic wealth manager Formue has long prided itself on delivering institutional-grade investment solutions to high-net-worth individuals. As global economic conditions shift, Formue sees an important role...