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 Quarterly Report

BF.Private Debt Market Compass: Sentiment on International Private Debt Market Remains Buoyant

The BF. Private Debt Market Sentiment Index stands at 59.7 points in the second half of 2026, well above the neutral mark. Financing conditions are developing in favour of lenders, fundraising and LP commitments remain robust. Growth and acquisitions characterise the transactions.

Analysis Report Survey

Lenders want to significantly expand real estate financing in Germany

A CBRE survey shows that 71 percent of lenders active in Germany are planning to grant more loans in 2026. Residential real estate remains in the lead, office rises to third place; Conditions improve slightly. 82 percent finance alternative segments, sustainability remains a key requirement.

Analysis Survey

INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES ‘BIGGEST CHALLENGE’ FOR INFRASTRUCTURE LENDERS

A study by Nordic Trustee (Ocorian) surveyed infrastructure and private credit managers as well as bankers in UK, DE, CH, FR, IT and SE. The result: Inflation and interest rates are the biggest challenge for infrastructure loans; Regulatory/political and market risks dominate, brownfield is preferred.

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.

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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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