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Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in TechNova Solutions in $2.3bn Deal

Blackstone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in TechNova Solutions, a leading provider of cloud infrastructure software, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. The investment is expected to support TechNova’s international expansion and product development initiatives. The deal highlights continued private equity interest in enterprise software assets despite ongoing market volatility. Blackstone […]

2 min read · 02 July 2026

The Rise of Asset-Backed Finance as Private Credit’s Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

Key Sections Why private credit managers are expanding beyond direct lending The evolution of asset-backed finance Consumer receivables and specialty finance Aircraft, shipping, and transportation assets Residential mortgage-backed opportunities Institutional demand and portfolio diversification Risks and underwriting considerations Future growth projections Key Takeaway Asset-backed finance may become the fastest-growing segment of private credit as investors […]

1 min read · 24 June 2026

Private Credit, Balance Sheets and Financial Stability

We document new evidence on the capitalization, funding structure, and performance of private credit funds using comprehensive fund- and asset-level data covering most of the industry. Private credit funds are highly capitalized, with equity typically accounting for 65–80% of total assets—more than six times the capitalization of U.S. banks, where equity represents about 10%. Debt […]

1 min read · 24 June 2026

The Credit Connection: What’s Changing in Private Real Estate Finance

1 min read · 16 June 2026

test test Institutional Investors Increase Allocations to Digital Infrastructure Amid Growing Demand

Podcast variations Regular participation in games and sports enhances cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and boosts overall stamina. It develops the habit of discipline, routine, and persistence, which are valuable in both personal and professional spheres. Beyond physical health, sports are critical for mental development. They act as stress relievers, reduce anxiety, and improve concentration. […]

6 min read · 11 June 2026

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2 min read · 10 June 2026

Data: The relative value of real estate debt

The latest CBRE data show that real estate debt remains a smart choice in a low return world.

4 min read · 28 May 2026

Data: European retail bucked trends in 2019

CBRE data show that loan-to-value ratios fell in five retail markets across the continent, compared with only three for offices and two for industrial.

4 min read · 28 May 2026

The latest data on Europe’s real estate debt deleveraging

Investment banking company Evercore recorded €63bn of legacy real estate loan and asset sales by the region’s banks in 2019.

1 min read · 28 May 2026

Debt funds are becoming increasingly popular in infrastructure and commercial property

Investing in real assets has become increasingly popular, and debt funds that provide financing for real assets projects are no exception.

2 min read · 28 May 2026

Hiring in European real estate debt drops 37% in H1 2019

Turbulence in financial markets, less activity among established players and consolidation of lending teams are factors in the fall, according to Paragon Search Partners.

1 min read · 28 May 2026

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