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McGill Lands $400 Million Private Credit Loan to Back EQT’s $2 Billion Buyout McGill and Partners $400 million private credit financing supporting EQT’s $2 billion acquisition of the specialty insurance broker

Becky Smith Published: September 18, 2026 | Updated: September 18, 2026

McGill and Partners has secured a $400 million loan from a club of direct lenders including Morgan...

Siguler Guff Raises $3 Billion to Back Small Buyout Funds and Deals Siguler Guff private equity fundraising representing its record $3 billion small buyout strategy targeting U.S. lower-middle-market companies

Thomas M. Bennett Published: September 17, 2026 | Updated: September 17, 2026

Siguler Guff has raised more than $3 billion for its U.S. small buyout strategy, exceeding its target...

Blackstone, Google-Backed Crux AI Lands $22 Billion in Chip Financing From 10 Largest Banks AI data center with advanced computing chips representing Crux AI’s $22 billion bank financing backed by Blackstone and Google

James Harrison Published: September 17, 2026 | Updated: September 17, 2026

Crux AI, the artificial intelligence infrastructure venture backed by Blackstone and Google, is securing a $22 billion...

Family Offices Drive Global Direct Investment to Record $12.9 Billion Family office investors evaluating direct private equity deals and co-investments as global transaction activity increases

Thomas M. Bennett Published: September 16, 2026 | Updated: September 16, 2026

Family offices are increasing their use of direct investments and co-investments as wealthy families seek greater control...

Private Credit Borrowers Face Oil Shock as Refinancing Risks Rise Oil market volatility and private credit financing illustrating rising refinancing pressure on leveraged U.S. borrowers

Becky Smith Published: September 16, 2026 | Updated: September 16, 2026

Oil prices near $100 a barrel are adding a new layer of pressure for leveraged private credit...

Hedge Funds Dominate French Bond Trading as Fiscal Pressure Builds French government bonds and Paris financial markets representing growing hedge fund activity and leveraged sovereign debt trading

James Harrison Published: September 16, 2026 | Updated: September 16, 2026

Hedge funds have become increasingly important for buyers and traders of French government debt as France’s borrowing...

Amelia Watson Published: September 15, 2026 | Updated: September 15, 2026

The Philippines’ alternative lending market is projected to reach $2.34 billion by 2029, expanding from $1.43 billion...

PE Firms Chase Smaller Deals as $25 Million-$100 Million Buyouts Jump 70% Private equity firms shifting toward smaller U.S. middle-market acquisitions as $25 million to $100 million deal value rises

James Harrison Published: September 15, 2026 | Updated: September 15, 2026

U.S. middle-market private equity firms are moving toward smaller transactions as sponsors search for more attractive entry...

Climate Tech VC Fundraising Collapses Toward Worst Year in a Decade Climate technology venture capital fundraising declines sharply in 2026 as specialist funds compete for limited partner commitments

Thomas M. Bennett Published: September 15, 2026 | Updated: September 15, 2026

Climate technology-focused venture capital funds raised just $546 million across six vehicles through mid-August 2026, putting the...

Terminal X Partners With OpenAI to Bring AI Memory to Private Markets Terminal X and OpenAI collaboration bringing agentic AI and institutional memory technology to alternative asset managers