Bitcoin-focused Denver manager markets two blockchain funds
Denver-based Salt Blockchain Asset Partners, which focuses on the digital asset sector, appears to be marketing two funds

Goldman Sachs BDC and university endowment extend JV’s investment period
A joint venture between Goldman Sachs BDC and University of California Regents has extended its investment period for two months, regulatory filings show

Rule delay frees managers to continue selling
The US Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule were officially pushed back until 1 July 2019. That means selling funds into IRAs should be easier - for now

Aviation debt funds achieve lift-off as airlines look to replenish fleets
Funds and financing solutions geared towards aviation debt have been taking off in recent weeks.

BlueBay fund loses over $50 million in 18 months
BlueBay’s Credit Alpha Long Short fund strategy has shrunk by over $50 million since May 2016, Creditflux understands

Alcentra global credit strategy launches US feeder fund
Alcentra has launched a new US feeder fund for its Global Multi-Credit Solutions strategy, a regulatory filing indicates

CLO fund manager launches flagship credit strategy with $250 million target
A credit manager launched by a former UBS head has launched its flagship fund, with a target raise of $250 million, according to an investor letter seen by Creditflux

Two Benefit Street credit funds close at hard cap
Benefit Street Partners has announced the final closing of its fourth flagship fund, Benefit Street Partners Debt Fund IV, as well as a close of its inaugural Benefit Street Partners Special Situations Fund

SkyBridge unveils $129 million of new investments with two firms
Two of the New York manager's fund of funds switched up their holdings in third quarter 2017, investing about $129 million collectively in two funds while apparently dropping four others between them

East coast manager with niche focus raises $100 million for new credit fund
A New Jersey asset management firm with a focus on the “life-contingent” asset class has launched a new credit fund

BNY Mellon launches multi-asset vehicle to be subadvised by Pareto
The BNY Mellon Insight Broad Opportunities fund will invest in a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, real estate, listed infrastructure and commodities

Denver manager raises $22 million for structured credit fund this year
The Wickapogue Structured Credit Fund, launched in November 2016, has raised about $22.2 million according to a regulatory filing

West coast manager launches debut credit fund
A new San Francisco-based boutique has launched a credit fund, a regulatory filing indicates

Orchard launches liquid credit fund
Orchard Global Asset Management has debuted a new credit fund, which has sold $8 million so far

BlueBay joins credit interval fund rush
London-based manager could be first to launch interval fund based on mainly non-US credit

JP Morgan Asset Management reports record AUM
JP Morgan Chase’s asset and wealth management business reported assets under management of $1.94 trillion for third quarter 2017, an AUM boost that reflected higher market levels and net inflows into liquidity and long-term products

Private equity firm's credit unit raises $110 million at first close for new fund
The fund has a total offering amount of $350 million. It held its first close at $110 million after making its first sale on 31 October, US SEC filings indicate

Alarm maker's consent fee gambit attracts attention
Bond holders agree covenant waiver to let Hellman & Friedman carry out huge dividend refi  

Global manager's credit opps fund raises more than $15 million
Aegon USA Investment Management has raised $15.25 million for a credit opportunities fund, a regulatory filing reveals

Fixed income inflows boost Legg Mason
Baltimore-headquartered Legg Mason has reported inflows of $7.9 billion for its fixed income business in the quarter ended 30 September, according to a recent earnings call

First Trust launches muni high income ETF
An Illinois-based firm has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests primarily in municipal debt securities

Wealth manager raises $119 million for credit fund
Los Angeles-based boutique investment firm raises $119 for credit opportunity fund 

BlueBay launches Ucits bond fund
BlueBay Asset Management has launched a new global fixed income fund, with an eye on wealth managers

New York manager raises $75 million for alternative credit fund
Global Alternative Credit Fund has raised $75 million since 2016

Fund manager with UHNWI following raises $25 million for long-short credit
An asset manager based in Florida, which has successfully sold credit funds to ultra high-net-worth individuals, has rased $25 million for a long-short credit fund