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Hello and welcome to Private Credit Pulse by Financial Profiles, a weekly account of the latest industry news and views to help you stay current on the buzz in this dynamic space.
As the private credit market continues to grow, this week Moody’s and MSCI announced a partnership to launch a first-of-its-kind solution at scale for independent risk assessments for private credit investments. This initiative aims to bring greater transparency and standardization to the fast-growing asset class. The collaboration will combine MSCI’s analytics with Moody’s credit expertise to offer institutional investors tools for evaluating and comparing private credit risk more effectively.
Private Credit Filling the Gaps
As the commercial real estate sector has been struggling to bounce back from pandemic era challenges, RE Journals reports on the increasing role of private credit stepping in to provide alternatives from traditional lending allowing for more flexible and efficient solutions for customers.
Mubadala Investment Company and Fortress Investment Group announced a $1 billion private credit partnership to expand on Fortress’s real estate strategies and private credit. Globally, private credit is expanding, and we continue to see sovereign wealth funds taking a very active role in this trend.
Retail and Institutional Investors are Getting Their Shot at Private Fund Options
Institutional and retail investors alike continue to get new entry points into private markets, as major players double down on tailored offerings and global expansion. Brookfield and Apollo are leading the charge on the institutional side, rolling out bespoke multi-asset alternative products aimed at meeting evolving allocator needs. These solutions combine credit, real estate, and infrastructure strategies in a single vehicle, catering to institutions seeking diversification and scale with a simplified operational lift.
Meanwhile, the retail democratization trend continues to gain traction. Following the success of similar U.S.-focused funds, PIMCO is preparing to launch a private credit fund in Europe designed for retail investors. This move reflects the growing appetite among retail clients for alternative sources of yield. Complementing these developments, recent coverage in InvestmentNews highlights how retail investors are gaining unprecedented access to private markets through semi-liquid vehicles and digital platforms—further signaling a structural shift in how capital is being raised and allocated.
Together, these trends underscore a strategic pivot across asset managers: meeting clients where they are—whether institutional or retail—and crafting private market solutions that are more accessible, flexible, and outcome-driven.
Firm News
Bloomberg reported on Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz's decision to refocus the firm's presence in Washington, D.C. Schwartz believes that prioritizing Washington as a power center will give Carlyle an edge over its competitors, particularly in highly regulated industries like health care and financial services.
UBS Group AG is in advanced discussions with alternative asset manager General Atlantic to establish a strategic partnership aimed at entering the $1.6 trillion private credit market. The proposed collaboration would involve UBS's investment bank originating loans, granting General Atlantic's credit arm preferred access to these deals, thereby enhancing both firms' capabilities in the expanding private lending sector.
Below is a list of other links to help you catch up on this week’s market headlines.
Private Credit Trends, Analysis & Commentary
Private Credit Ties, Hedge Fund Leverage Could Worsen Market Shocks: IMF
Fitch Warns of New Headwinds for BDCs and Private Credit
Private Lenders in Europe Want In on the ‘Sell America’ Movement
Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF | International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Private Credit Just Crushed Wall Street--$4B Loan Fuels Thoma Bravo's $10.6B Boeing Buyout
What's driving the growth of private credit secondaries
Leveraged loans and direct lending reached record highs in 2024
Private credit ‘stepping in to support banks’, says Arrow Global CEO
Firm News, Thought Leadership, and Marketing
Invesco, Barings to Offer Private Credit to Everyday Investors
MSCI and Moody's to Launch Independent Risk Assessments for Private Credit Investments
Coller Capital expands private wealth team following private credit secondaries fund launch
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