Private Debt

Private debt bridges the gap between equity and bank financing and has established itself as an attractive alternative to equity investments for institutional investors.

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Analysis Report

Study reveals disciplined infrastructure lenders focus on project finance and mezzanine

A study by Ocorian Nordic Trustee shows: Disciplined infrastructure lenders prefer non-recursive project financing (33%) and mezzanine (32%); Senior debt with equity co-investment leads the way in terms of risk sharing (62%). Geopolitics strengthens local projects; hybrid and preferred equity structures are on the rise.

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Analysis Survey

Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

CBRE reports a much more positive lender sentiment towards office properties: In the European Lender Intentions Survey 2026, the sector moves up to third place, prime assets are in demand. Data centers and alternative segments are gaining, LTVs and development finance are increasing, especially by non-banks.

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Private Credit and the Wrong Side of the Balance Sheet

US private credit funds have recently seen strong redemptions and liquidity pressures, while Europe has remained largely stable. According to the analysis, the difference lies less in the loans than in the investor structure: retail-driven vehicles vs. institutional investors.

Analysis

Private markets reshape wealth management as alternatives drive portfolio diversification and revenue growth, says GlobalData

Alternative investments are becoming the core of wealth management. According to GlobalData, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real assets increase diversification and resilience and strengthen recurring income – visible in Europe and Singapore.

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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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Analysis Article

FRiG follows StoFöG – double blow for German funds

Since the beginning of April, the Fund Risk Limitation Act has been taking effect. Together with the StoFöG, which was already passed at the beginning of the year, it makes the German fund location competitive. This pays off especially for private market funds, explains Robert Guzialowski from HANSAINVEST.

Sascha Baran, Geschäftsführer PTXRE (Fotocredit: PTXRE-Enno Kapitza)
Analysis Article Report

PTXRE White Paper: Geopolitics Tightens Credit Conditions in the Real Estate Market

A white paper by PTXRE analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East conflict, on commercial real estate financing in Germany. It is expected that not key interest rates, but higher risk premiums and stricter credit standards will be the main drivers.

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Analysis News Report

BF.capital publishes first BF. Private Debt Market Compass

BF.capital has awarded the first BF. Private Debt Market Compass, which signals positive momentum in the private debt market. The new sentiment index reached 60.1 points and indicates strong fundraising momentum as well as increasing capital commitments.

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