Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H2 2017 presents the results of a series of in-depth interviews conducted by Preqin’s analysts with over 500 global institutional investors in alternatives. With the level of participation in alternatives increasing across the globe and significant challe…

Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H1 2017 brings together the results of a series of in-depth interviews conducted by Preqin’s analysts with over 500 institutional investors. With the alternative assets industry larger than ever before, this report aims to provide insight into institution…

Twenty-four private debt funds closed in Q3 2017, securing an aggregate $23bn in global capital commitments, with this figure expected to rise as more data becomes available. The average size of funds closed has more than doubled from this time last year. Direct lenders once again closed the most fu…

The momentum seen in private debt fundraising at the end of 2016 has slowed over Q2 2017: 28 funds closed, securing an aggregate $16bn in capital commitments globally – down from $26bn in Q1 2017. Near-record levels of dry powder could be putting pressure on the fundraising market, with distressed d…

Eighteen private debt funds reached a final close in the first quarter of 2017, securing just under $20bn. Investor appetite has held firm for North America- and Europe-focused funds, while direct lending funds closed the period with the most vehicles and aggregate capital secured. However, with 284…

In this month’s Private Debt spotlight, we examine the funds currently in market by target size, geographic focus and time spent on the road. In addition, we take a look at private debt management fees and analyze the current trends, using data compiled from The 2017 Preqin Private Capital Fund Term…

The alternative assets industry in India has grown significantly over the past decade, and is now at a critical juncture of development, with huge potential for further growth. This new report – the first of its kind – provides in-depth analysis of the alternatives industry in India using key datase…

Strong fundraising and a record level of new funds in market will see the direct lending explosion continue into 2018. With dry powder already at historic highs, will the opportunities exist to put this money to work effectively?

November’s Private Debt Spotlight examines the global growth of the distressed debt market, looking in particular at the expansion of the emerging distressed space in Asia, featuring commentary on the Indian industry from Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors. Also this month, we provide the latest d…

With fundraising experiencing a slump in 2017 following a record 2016, we take a detailed look at the mezzanine fund market in the US, including fundraising, fund managers and investor commitments.

The Q3 2017 Preqin Private Capital Fundraising Update examines fundraising trends across the closed-end alternative assets industry, looks at recent activity in each individual asset class, and presents the outlook for private capital at the start of Q4 2017.

We take a look at the private debt industry in Germany, as well as the wider region of Europe, including investors, fundraising and deals.

In this exclusive report, Preqin is proud to have collaborated with industry experts to produce a comprehensive overview of the alternative assets industry in Australia and New Zealand. Against a backdrop of a stable and growing economy, major industry developments are taking place in the region, wi…

In this month’s Private Debt Spotlight, we take a look at the growth of the private debt direct lending marketplace using data from Preqin’s Private Debt Online, and explore what the future may hold for the strategy. In addition, we gain insight from within the industry itself in an exclusive interv…

Using data from Preqin’s Private Debt Online, we take a look at the private debt market in Chicago and the Midwest. We reveal the largest fund managers and investors, as well as sample private debt deals completed so far this year and more.

This month’s edition of Private Debt Spotlight takes a look at the fundraising sucesses mezzanine funds, and gauge what impact this may have on private debt fundraising market. Also this month, we provide an interview with Sylvia Owens from Aksia, presenting her views on the overall marekt. Plus, we…

The Q2 2017 Preqin Private Capital Fundraising Update examines fundraising trends across the closed-end alternative assets industry, looks at recent activity in each individual asset class, and presents the outlook for private capital at the start of Q3 2017.

We provide a detailed look at the private debt industry in the Northeast US, as well as the wider region of North America.