New Hampshire pension poised to invest $50 million to energy-related fund
The New Hampshire Retirement System committed to invest $50 million into a new energy-related direct lending strategy at its November meeting

Canadian property manager announces fund close at $3 billion
The alternative asset management firm, Brookfield, committed $400 million to the vehicle

Chicago-based firm closes debt fund with over $1 billion raised
LaSalle Investment Management has announced the final close of its third debt strategies fund with over £800 million ($1 billion) in commitments

Manager raises $11 million for third credit opportunities fund
An Atlanta-based manager has raised more than $11 million from 31 investors for its third credit opps fund 

New US credit manager targets $750 million for debut fund
A start-up credit manager is marketing its inaugural credit opps fund

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

US direct lender raises $91.95 million for second mezzanine fund
The vehicle has raised $91.95 million out of a total offering amount of $100 million with the backing of 24 investors

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

US manager looks to raise $300 million for new CLO equity fund
Regulatory filings indicate that a US fund manager is targeting a new fund which will purchase CLO equity tranches

Manager raises $120 million for European credit opps fund to launch in Q4
A London-based alternative asset manager is set to launch a credit fund with a specialty finance focus and a target size of $750 milion

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

US boutique to launch fund of funds investing in CLOs and alternatives
The asset and wealth management RIA firm is establishing an alternatives fund of funds to be launched in 2018, according to market sources

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 

Ares keeps up direct lending growth and plans new credit fund launch
Ares Management’s credit business just keeps growing, with the firm planning a new fund launch and a continued push into European direct lending, according to a recent results presentation

US direct lender pulls the trigger on revolver credit fund
A firm has launched a new vehicle focused primarily on revolving credit facilities

Manager looks to raise up to $500 million to invest in CLOs globally
A firm regarded as one of the biggest CLO mezzanine and equity investors in the market is launching its latest CLO strategy 

Z Capital passes $100 million fundraising mark for credit fund
Z Capital has raised $106 million for its Credit Tactical Fund, according to a market source

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

Chicago manager launches $1.2 billion leveraged direct lending fund
A new mid-market credit fund has raised $415 million equity capital, exceeding its original $350 million target

Pennsylvania pension fund to invest $150 million in TPG credit strategy
The Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System has confirmed it will invest $150 million in TSSP Adjacent Opportunities Partners, a business of Fort Worth and San Fracisco-based TPG Sixth Street Partners

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