fundraising·News
February 3, 2026Ares Raises USD 7.1B for Debut Private Credit Secondaries Strategy
First credit secondaries fund reflects rapid expansion of secondhand credit stakes market
By PCE Newsroom
fundraising·News
February 3, 2026Eurazeo Raises EUR 480M for Private Debt Continuation Fund
Paris-based firm partners with Pantheon to create vehicle holding legacy private debt loans
By PCE Newsroom
fundraising·News
February 3, 2026Sixth Street Closes EUR 3.75B European Direct Lending Fund at Hard Cap
Third European fund is firm's largest dedicated strategy to date with EUR 7B total investable capital
By PCE Newsroom
market-data·News
February 3, 2026European Private Credit Fundraising Hit Record EUR 56B in 2025
Region's share of global private debt rises to 35% as structural shift from bank lending accelerates
By PCE Newsroom
regulation·News
February 3, 2026Euro Area Banks Unexpectedly Tighten Credit Standards for Firms
ECB survey shows net 7% tightening in Q4 2025 as trade policy uncertainty weighs on risk appetite
By PCE Newsroom
fundraising·News
January 24, 2026Ares Management Closes EUR 3.2B European Direct Lending Fund V
The fifth vintage of Ares' flagship European direct lending strategy exceeds target, attracting commitments from pension funds and sovereign wealth funds across Europe and the Middle East.
By PCE Newsroom
deals·News
January 23, 2026Blackstone Credit Leads EUR 425M Unitranche for German Enterprise Software Acquisition
The financing backs Permira's acquisition of a leading DACH region ERP provider, marking one of the largest unitranche deals in Europe this quarter.
By PCE Newsroom
regulation·News
January 22, 2026ECB Announces Enhanced Monitoring Framework for Private Credit Exposures
The European Central Bank introduces new reporting requirements for banks with significant private credit fund exposures, citing systemic risk concerns in the rapidly growing sector.
By PCE Newsroom