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Financial Markets React to Ceasefire and Economic Data
Recent market movements include a stock rally from a ceasefire, hedge fund short squeezes, OpenAI's retail-focused IPO plans, and shifts in Miami's hedge fund presence.
Wall Street Muted Amid Mideast Truce Doubts and Economic Shifts
Dealbreaker reports on stock rallies from a ceasefire, hedge fund short squeezes, retail trader shifts, OpenAI's IPO plans, and Miami hedge fund dynamics.
Private Credit Funds Face Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Private Credit Funds Faced Over $20bn in Redemption Requests in Q1 2026
Wealthy investors attempted to withdraw more than $20bn from private credit funds in the first quarter of 2026, affecting major managers and highlighting sector pressures.
Democratisation and Secondaries Pressure Private Equity Infrastructure
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag M&A activity, straining secondaries amid democratisation and AI adoption, according to Private Equity Wire.
Private Equity Secondaries Face Infrastructure Pressure Amid Lagging Deals
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag wider M&A activity, increasing pressure on secondary market infrastructure as democratisation expands investor access.
Moody’s Revises Outlook on Blue Owl’s $36bn Credit Fund to Negative
Moody’s shifts outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to negative due to a surge in investor redemption requests in the first quarter, according to Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Shifts Outlook on Blue Owl Credit Income Corp to Negative Due to Redemption Surge
Moody’s Ratings revised the outlook on Blue Owl Capital’s $36bn OCIC fund to negative amid higher redemption requests in the first quarter, reflecting broader private credit market strains.
Global Private Equity Buyouts Decline in Q1 2026
Private equity buyout activity dropped to $172 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 36% decline from the previous quarter, amid market uncertainties.
Blue Owl Capital Shares Hit All-Time Low Amid Private Credit Turmoil
Blue Owl Capital's shares fell to a record low on Monday due to unease in the $1.8tn private credit market, driven by redemption restrictions and market concerns.
North America Q1 2026 Funding Hits Record $252.6 Billion
U.S. and Canadian companies raised $252.6 billion in venture funding during Q1 2026, driven by AI and surpassing all previous quarterly records.
Florida SBA Nears AI Vendor Selection for Private Markets Data Workflow
Florida's State Board of Administration is approaching the selection of an AI vendor to streamline data processes for private markets, as per Venture Capital Journal.
Florida SBA Nears AI Vendor Selection for Private Markets
Florida's State Board of Administration is approaching the choice of an AI vendor to improve data workflows in private markets, according to Venture Capital Journal.
PE-Owned Companies Borrowed $94bn in 2025 for Payouts
US private equity-backed firms raised $94 billion in loans and bonds last year to fund sponsor payouts, amid growing recapitalisation trends, according to a report.
Market Innovations for HNWIs Accessing Private Tech Companies
Venture Capital Journal examines how the market is creating new ways for high-net-worth individuals to invest in private tech firms, potentially affecting IPO demand.
Majority of BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit Pressures
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to liquidity risks and market concerns, based on recent data.
Most BDCs Trading Below NAV Amid Private Credit and Liquidity Concerns
A majority of listed business development companies are trading at discounts to their net asset values due to investor concerns over liquidity and private credit markets.
Independent Sponsors in PE Seek Higher Returns Than Traditional Funds
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns via deal selectivity and lower valuation multiples.
Independent Sponsors Seek Higher Returns in PE, Per Research
Research from Headway Capital Partners shows independent sponsors pursue higher returns than traditional funds via deal selectivity and lower multiples.
Private Credit Bonds Showed Strain Before Redemption Wave, per Hedge Fund Analysis
Fourier Asset Management's analysis highlights pressure on bonds from semi-liquid private credit funds in the $2tn sector ahead of recent investor redemptions.
3i Group Shares Fall 15% as Action Reports Weaker Trading
3i Group's shares dropped 15% in London trading after its largest portfolio company, Action, posted softer-than-expected sales growth in early 2026.
3i Group Shares Fall After Action's Trading Misses Expectations
Shares in 3i Group dropped sharply on Thursday due to softer-than-expected trading from its largest portfolio company, Action, early in 2026.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Posts Record Monthly Loss in February
Ares Management's Ares Strategic Income Fund recorded its largest monthly decline since inception in February, amid broader private credit market pressures.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Suffers Record Monthly Decline
Ares Management's private credit fund experienced its largest monthly loss in February amid broader market pressures, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Apollo and Blackstone Downplay Private Credit Concerns Amid Redemption Pressures
Executives from Blackstone and Apollo argue that media fears in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector overstate risks, as discussed at a symposium in Melbourne.
Private Credit in 2026: Discipline, Dispersion, and Defaults
A Private Equity Wire report explores push and pull factors in private credit for 2026, including firm strategies amid overcrowding and opportunities.
Private Credit in 2026: Firms Face Push and Pull Factors
A report examines how established expertise drives some private credit firms to consolidate strategies while overcrowding and opportunity lead others to diversify, according to Private Equity Wire.
Seed Funding in U.S. Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals U.S. seed funding grew only for deals of $10 million and above in 2025, amid declines in smaller rounds.
Seed Funding Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals U.S. seed funding deals of $10 million and above grew in 2025, while smaller rounds declined.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Ba1 on Asset Quality Issues
Moody’s has downgraded FS KKR Capital, managed by KKR and FS Investments, to below investment grade due to asset quality concerns, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
Moody’s Downgrades FS KKR Capital to Below Investment Grade
Moody’s has cut FS KKR Capital, a $14bn private credit fund managed by KKR and FS Investments, to Ba1 due to asset quality issues, as reported by Bloomberg.
Private Equity Wire Releases Report on Secondaries in 2026
Private Equity Wire and SS&C produce a report exploring secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, according to their March 2026 publication.
Private Equity Wire's Report on Secondaries in 2026
A report by Private Equity Wire and SS&C explores secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, set for March 2026.
Bain Signals Recovery in Asia-Pacific Private Equity Amid Geopolitical Risks
Bain & Co. reports improving sentiment in Asia-Pacific private equity due to better exit activity, despite challenges in fundraising and geopolitical tensions.
Apollo Limits Withdrawals from $25bn Private Credit Fund Amid High Redemption Requests
Apollo Global Management caps redemptions at 5% for its $25bn Apollo Debt Solutions fund after requests exceeded 11.2%, according to a report.
HarbourVest's Richard Hickman on Liquidity and NAV Discounts in Private Equity
Richard Hickman discusses liquidity, investor preferences, and NAV discounts for HarbourVest Global Private Equity in a Private Equity Wire interview.
HarbourVest's Richard Hickman on PE Fund Discounts and Liquidity
Richard Hickman discusses liquidity, NAV discounts, and investor preferences in a Private Equity Wire interview amid debates on UK listed funds.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Sees Exit Rebound and Positive Net Distributions in 2026
Bain & Company's report indicates rebounding exit values and positive net cash flows signaling investor confidence in Asia-Pacific private equity for 2026.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Signals Optimism in 2026 with Exit Rebound
Bain & Company's report highlights improving liquidity and positive net distributions in Asia-Pacific private equity for 2026, amid challenges in deal value and fundraising.
Majority of LPs Expect Integrated Public-Private Credit Approach in Five Years
A survey of 135 senior investment professionals shows 59% of global LPs plan to integrate public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35%.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools for Hedge Funds to Short Private Credit
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit market, amid market pressures.
JPMorgan and Goldman Offer Tools to Short $1.8tn Private Credit Market
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are providing hedge funds with baskets to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit sector, amid market pressures.
PwC Leader Discusses 2026 IPO Market and Potential Listings
Mike Bellin from PwC shares insights on the slow 2026 IPO market and factors like timing and investor expectations in an interview with Crunchbase News.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity Amid Strategy Shifts
The California pension fund with $613bn assets demonstrates near-term PE outperformance due to emphasis on venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity
California's largest pension fund with $613 billion assets reports improved near-term performance in private equity due to shifts toward venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Default Rise in Private Credit
Morgan Stanley expects default rates in direct lending to reach around 8%, partly due to AI-related pressures on software companies.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 8% Rise in Private Credit Defaults
Morgan Stanley expects private credit default rates to reach around 8%, driven by pressures on software companies from AI disruption and high leverage.
Davidson Kempner Warns of Deeper Stress in Private Capital Industry
Davidson Kempner highlights financial stress in private markets, including $768bn in stressed debt and a $4tn backlog of unsold portfolio companies, according to a Private Equity Wire report.
Banorte Receives Awards for Innovation and Sustainability in Banking
Grupo Financiero Banorte, led by Carlos Hank González, wins two awards from International Banker for retail banking innovation and sustainability in Mexico.
Stellus Private Credit BDC Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
Stellus Private Credit BDC announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, including net investment income of $0.34 per share and a portfolio at $400 million fair
