Performing credit tops distressed credit for Blackstone, but credit AUM declines
The firm is looking to boost its direct lending business to gain $10 billion of available capital over the next couple of years

GSO co-founder plans new credit business
GSO Capital Partners co-founder Tripp Smith is launching his own credit management firm, according to a report by Bloomberg

Blackstone builds on multi-asset approach with fifth fund
The new vehicle will invest directly into Blackstone deals across its alternatives platform

Recent CLO debutant Vista brings in GSO official to lead credit team
Vista Credit Partners has hired a former GSO official to lead its credit team

Blackstone grows credit assets by 31% over year
The firm achieved strong fundraising in credit, taking credit-related assets under managment to $130.6 billion in the third quarter, a 31% increase year-on-year 

GSO managing director set to join Platinum to build new credit unit
Platinum Equity has appointed Michael Fabiano to build out a new credit unit to complement the firm’s existing equity platform. He will join in January 2019 and will be based in New York

New York pension fund allocates $400 million to two private debt funds
New York State Common Retirement Fund has awarded $400 million to two private debt managers: GSO and Vista Equity Partners, Creditflux has learned

GSO launches new energy fund and picks up $75 million from US pension
The GSO Energy Select Opportunities Fund II is understood to be targeting $5 billion and has already been chosen by a Louisiana pension fund for a $75 million commitment

GSO raises $7 billion for third stressed/distressed fund
GSO Capital Partners on Thursday announced the final closing of GSO Capital Solutions Fund III at its hard cap of $7 billion

Blackstone's credit AUM up 48% YoY as firm announces "exceptional" results
The firm's credit business enjoyed composite gross returns of 11.2% for performing credit and 7.7% for distressed strategies in 2017

Angelo Gordon hires new global distressed debt head from GSO
New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Co has appointed Ryan Mollett as global head of distressed debt 

CEO of Blackstone's hedge fund solution platform steps aside
Blackstone has announced that J Tomilson Hill, president and chief executive officer of Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM), will be transitioning to a new role as chairman of BAAM

New York-based manager's distressed debt fund raised $4.7 billion in Q3
Blackstone's credit arm, GSO Capital Partners, raised $4.7 billion for its distressed flagship fund during third quarter 2017

Texas fund poised to invest in upcoming GSO distressed debt strategy
An El Paso pension fund is set to invest $8.5 million in a new GSO Capital Partners vehicle, documents seen by Creditflux reveal

New York pension gets behind CLO manager's risk retention vehicle
The New York State Common Retirement Fund invested $450m in two credit funds in July, documents seen by Creditflux reveal

US pension fund agrees $200 million investment in new GSO distressed fund
GSO Capital Partners has got off to a strong start as it markets a new distressed debt fund. There are signs that the multi-billion offering is being sold in South Korea

Energy credit head takes on bigger role at GSO in New York
Dwight Scott has been promoted to president of GSO Capital Partners in New York, according to Bloomberg

Senior distressed specialist leaves GSO after fund closure
Shortly after shutting down its distressed debt fund, GSO Capital Partners is understood to have parted company with a senior managing director and key figure in its distressed business