KKR plans credit push with a series of second generation funds
Private equity giant KKR is making a big push in credit with a series of fund launches on the agenda

Distressed debt portfolio manager leaves GoldenTree for rival
Distressed debt and special situations portfolio manager heads for new firm  

Leading credit investor puts $50 million into distressed debt
One of 2014's biggest credit allocators has put another $50 million into the space. 

Senior distressed debt analyst jumps to Deutsche Bank
German bank scoops senior distressed debt analyst from rival in London 

Former Deutsche Bank distressed debt sourcer moves to advisory firm
High yield sales and distressed debt sourcing specialist switches brokerage firms in London 

Lone Star hires from distressed asset firm in London
Distressed asset specialist heads to Lone Star's London offices 

Ex-Highland executives look to mimic past success with new loan fund
Two former Highland Capital Management officials are aiming to launch a loan fund after forming a new management business at the start of this year

US manager eyes Europe for new $700 million distressed credit fund
Credit managers have this year been earning strong support from investors looking to allocate to distressed debt strategies

Citi distressed debt trader jumps to buy side in London
Citi trader joins asset manager in London after just one year 

West coast pension approves $50 million investment in Ares fund
Officials at a west coast pension fund have confirmed an investment into a new Ares distressed debt fund

Pension scheme plans allocation to new Ares distressed credit fund
A west coast pension fund plans to put $50 million of capital into a new fund being marketed by Ares

Credit hedge funds shoot for success in Italian distressed debt
Italian distressed debt specialists are getting a warm welcome in London after earlier Spanish hires

Credit hedge fund Elliott hires sell-side distressed trader in London
Credit specialist poaches distressed trader from large bank in London 

Distressed debt fund manager hires in former colleague in London
Former Canyon Capital portfolio manager becomes partner at European distressed fund manager

Distressed debt PM joins London-based hedge fund
Portfolio manager resurfaces at distressed fund in London after leaving rival 

Pension fund hires Apollo to preside over broad credit mandate
Apollo has won another big credit partnership deal with a pension fund, which sources say gives the manager the right to invest $500 million across several credit sectors  

Family offices sideline managers to bid directly for legacy assets
European family offices and pension funds are increasingly sidelining fund managers to bid directly for legacy bank securitised products and loan portfolios

Distressed funds watch as US borrowers struggle
Education Management becomes the latest borrower to cause a headache for loan managers