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Swedish Giant EQT Courts U.S. Wealth: A Global Diversification Play Amid Private Credit Push

While U.S. giants dominate mindshare, Swedish private equity powerhouse EQT is making a concerted push into the American private wealth market. In an exclusive interview, EQT's Peter Aliprantis details the firm's strategy to win over advisors, leveraging global reach, evergreen funds, and a recent acquisition to tap into demand for diversification and private credit secondaries.

Feb 20, 2026

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Eurazeo and Pantheon Seal €480 Million Private Debt Continuation Fund Amid Market Liquidity Push

European investment firm Eurazeo has partnered with Pantheon to establish a €480 million private debt continuation vehicle, transferring legacy assets to provide liquidity to existing investors while retaining management control. The deal highlights the growing role of secondary solutions in private markets as fund managers adapt to evolving investor demands.

Feb 16, 2026

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Nasdaq Breaks New Ground with Private Capital Indexes, Aiming to Illuminate $11.4 Trillion Market

Nasdaq unveils a suite of indexes tracking over 14,000 private market funds, seeking to bring much-needed transparency and standardized benchmarks to a rapidly growing yet opaque segment of global finance.

Feb 12, 2026

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Fiera Capital Navigates Market Shifts with Steady Growth in Private Assets, Improved Profitability

The Canadian asset manager closed 2025 with CAD 164.1 billion in AUM, showcasing resilience in its core franchises and private markets expansion. While sub-advisory outflows pressured overall totals, adjusted earnings rose and the firm outlined a strategic plan targeting debt reduction and further private capital growth.

Mar 1, 2026

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Fidelity Targets Private Markets Access with New Model Portfolios

Fidelity Investments has launched two new lines of model portfolios that incorporate private equity, credit, and real estate assets, using interval and tender-offer funds to provide advisors with scalable exposure to less-liquid alternatives.

Mar 12, 2026

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Wall Street's Next Frontier: Private Equity's Quiet March Into America's 401(k) Plans

A wave of consolidation is sweeping the U.S. retirement industry as private equity firms acquire gatekeepers and lobby for access to the $14 trillion defined-contribution market, raising questions about risks and rewards for millions of savers.

Feb 18, 2026

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Geopolitical Turmoil Offers Unlikely Respite for Private Markets, Says Goldman Sachs Executive

A senior Goldman Sachs executive reveals that some private capital clients see the Iran conflict as a distraction from mounting pressures in software and private credit sectors, highlighting a market under significant strain.

Mar 15, 2026

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S&P Global Wins Top Private Credit Award as Insiders Show Confidence with Share Purchases

S&P Global has been named Ratings Provider of the Year at the 2026 Private Equity Wire European Awards, underscoring its pivotal role in the expanding private credit market. The accolade coincides with notable insider stock purchases by senior executives and board members, signaling internal confidence amid growing investor focus on private asset risk assessment.

Feb 17, 2026

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Morgan Stanley Sparks Price War in Private Markets, Halving Trading Fees on EquityZen Platform

Morgan Stanley has aggressively cut fees on its newly acquired EquityZen platform, slashing transaction costs for private share trades by half in a move that pressures rivals and signals a deeper push into the booming secondary market for pre-IPO stocks.

Feb 20, 2026

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Private Credit Stumbles, But Index ETF Investors Stand on Firmer Ground

As high-profile stress emerges in private credit markets, including redemption limits at Blue Owl Capital, long-term investors in broad-based index ETFs may find their strategy offers unexpected resilience.

Mar 10, 2026

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AI Disruption Sparks Rising Default Fears in Private Credit Markets

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the software sector's turmoil is exposing vulnerabilities in the vast private credit market, with analysts warning of potential contagion to public bonds and liquidity.

Feb 26, 2026

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UBS Warns: AI-Driven Market Shock Could Unleash Default Wave in Private Credit, Threatening Banks and Insurers

UBS strategists caution that a sudden, severe AI disruption could send default rates soaring in the US credit market, with private credit bearing the brunt. The ripple effects could destabilize banks and insurers heavily exposed to the sector, raising fresh concerns about systemic vulnerabilities.

Feb 26, 2026

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CAZ Targets High-Net-Worth Investors with New Fund for Private Equity Stakes

CAZ Investments launches a novel fund offering wealthy individuals access to stakes in private-asset managers, capitalizing on the booming secondary market and a shift towards capturing private wealth.

Feb 4, 2026

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Trump Administration Paves Way for Private Equity and Credit in Mainstream Retirement Accounts

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new 'safe harbor' rule, aiming to ease the path for private market investments into the $10 trillion 401(k) system, despite recent turbulence in the sector.

Mar 30, 2026

Business

Trump's Wall Street Allies Face a Reckoning as Policy Winds Shift

After delivering key regulatory wins for private equity and credit giants, the Trump administration is now applying the brakes on some of the industry's most prized initiatives, creating confusion and tension among its former financial backers.

Mar 12, 2026

Business

The $1.5 Billion Bet on Private Tech: Inside the XOVR ETF's Struggle to Deliver

The ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR) promised a novel bridge to pre-IPO giants like SpaceX. With $1.5 billion in assets, it blends public tech stocks with private equity stakes. Yet, its performance has dramatically lagged the broader market, raising questions about the cost and complexity of accessing private innovation through an ETF wrapper.

Feb 19, 2026

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UBS Warns: AI Disruption Could Trigger Severe Credit Shock, Exposing $1.8 Trillion in Vulnerabilities

A new UBS analysis outlines a potential 'rapid, severe AI disruption' scenario, warning it could send default rates soaring in private credit and leveraged finance, with losses approaching $300 billion and severely tightening credit availability across markets.

Feb 26, 2026

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Capital Tide Turns: Europe Seizes Record Private Debt Inflow as Investors Seek New Ground

European private debt funds attracted a historic share of global capital in 2025, raising $79.4 billion as investor appetite shifts from a saturated North American market, signaling a potential long-term reallocation.

Mar 5, 2026

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Invesco Targets Retirement Market with Daily-Liquidity Private Real Estate Fund

Invesco launches a collective investment trust offering defined contribution plans daily access to core-plus private real estate, tapping into growing demand for alternative assets in retirement portfolios.

Feb 27, 2026

Business

S&P Global Enters Private Credit Arena with New Senior Loan Benchmarks

S&P Dow Jones Indices, in partnership with Lincoln International, has launched a new series of benchmarks tracking the performance of private senior loans in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to bring much-needed transparency to a fast-growing but opaque market segment.

Feb 26, 2026