The investment giant has announced an $18 billion deal to acquire a leading US-based private credit manager, marking its third major alternatives deal this year.

Yarra Capital Management has received a top rating for its Enhanced Income Fund from research house Lonsec.

Abrdn’s head of global fixed income sees a favourable environment ahead for bond investors, though he cautions a more selective investment approach might be necessary to navigate lingering risks.

Nuveen has announced the launch of a new private credit fund for Australian wholesale investors in response to “strong interest” from family offices and HNWIs for private markets solutions.

Boosted by its newly launched private credit division, asset manager HMC Capital has set an ambitious growth target of 42 per cent per annum over the next three years to reach $50 billion in assets under management.