Private markets face a critical moment as the rush to open alternative investments to retail investors collides with mounting concerns over credit quality, transparency, and regulatory oversight. BDC stocks are plunging, dividends are being cut for the first time, and high-profile bankruptcies are exposing risks in the $1.7 trillion sector.

In Brief: Private capital assets are projected to surge from $13 trillion to over $30 trillion in the next five years, fundamentally...

According to a comprehensive report by Richard Timbs and Nigel Williams for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Australia's rapidly growing $200 billion private credit market exhibits significant operational deficiencies, particularly in real estate-focused funds targeting retail investors. The report reveals widespread conflicts of interest, opaque fee structures, and inconsistent valuation practices that potentially disadvantage investors while benefiting

Asset managers acquire $1T in insurance products, transforming from episodic fundraising to permanent capital with lower valuations.

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence's 2025 US Insurance Investments Market Report, life insurers accelerated their shift toward alternative investments in 2024, with other long-term invested assets and mortgage loans each gaining portfolio share for the fourth consecutive year.

Mike Dennis discusses how private credit proves resilient despite peak predictions, with middle-market focus offering protection from competition.

Private markets face regulatory crossroads as Trump's 401(k) order promises $12.5T access while Warren scrutinizes $1.7T credit sector. Industry splits on growth outlook with Dimon warning of peaks vs. private credit leaders seeing continued expansion. Major deals include Reckitt's $4.8B sale to Advent.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

Private equity's continuation fund market is experiencing explosive growth, with these vehicles now representing 13% of global PE exits in 2024, up from just 5% in 2021, according to investment bank Jefferies data reported by The Wall Street Journal. However, industry experts warn that as firms increasingly use these tools to extend asset ownership and provide liquidity to cash-starved investors, the real test lies not just in providing liquidity but in maintaining asset qual

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is diving headfirst into the private credit market with a $50 billion commitment, despite publicly comparing the fast-growing sector to the risky lending practices that sparked the 2008 financial crisis, according to The Wall Street Journal. The nation's largest bank is racing to compete with unregulated lending giants like Blackstone and Ares Management that have dominated this space for over a decade.

Private markets pivot to retail investors as institutional capital slows, while firms push higher leverage ratios to compete. Major fundraising milestones include Haveli's record $4.5B debut fund and iCapital's $820M raise. Banks fight PE talent poaching with new policies. Global PE deal value up 18.7% to $386B in H1 despite fewer transactions.

Private credit enters mainstream through 401(k)s as BlackRock completes $12B HPS acquisition, but industry faces capital abundance problem with too much money chasing limited deals. Major developments include Meta's $29B AI infrastructure fundraising, GTCR's record $24.25B exit, and expanding UAE private capital hub. Returns under pressure.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

SEC Chairman Atkins wants to end wealth-based restrictions blocking retail investors from private market opportunities.

Harvard probe threatens to expose $13T private equity industry's questionable valuation practices affecting retirement plans nationwide.

According to Morningstar's "The State of Semiliquid Funds 2025" report, assets in semiliquid funds surged 60% to $344 billion by end-2024, with credit overtaking real estate as the largest asset class at $188 billion. Interval funds are experiencing record launches, with 19 new funds through May 2025 already approaching 2024's record of 27 launches.

According to S&P Global's recent Future of Capital Markets report, private credit markets are fundamentally reshaping capital markets through customized financing solutions, while tokenization and AI agents promise to revolutionize asset management and trading infrastructure. The convergence of these technologies could transform how capital flows and enable unprecedented scale in fragmented markets.

Private credit faces adjustment period as spread compression challenges returns despite ongoing capital inflows.

Legal-Bay announces Exactech's decision to allow lawsuits against TPG Capital, offering new options for plaintiffs with defective implants.

Law firm Berger Montague announces securities class action lawsuit against Compass Diversified Holdings for alleged fraud.

Knowtion Health study finds 48% of revenue cycle leaders view payer denials as top threat to financial performance.

KPMG survey: 91% of Canadian business leaders say it's time to simplify the tax system and cut investment tax rates to grow the economy.