Bank deleveraging around the world continues to hinder formal channels of credit, which, in turn, is driving the growth of credit through nonbank intermediaries. Such shadow banking, as it’s called, ...

An overview of the direct lending market, including the characteristics of direct lending that distinguish it from the ...

Private credit is going through a golden era, according to its fans, but a handful of asset managers are refusing to be dazzled by the biggest part of the booming $1.5 trillion market: direct lending.

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Tighter bank standards and elevated credit-card delinquencies have created an opening for direct lenders in 2025. As traditional banks retreat, digital platforms are filling the gap for small-ticket ...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is dramatically ramping up its direct-lending effort, setting aside an additional $50 billion to capture a bigger chunk of the fast-growing market. The bank is making the fresh ...

NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Challenges in the banking system are expanding the opportunities available to direct lenders. I believe the shifts we’re seeing won’t be short-lived, but, ...

Unlike some other investment vehicles that benefit from preferential tax treatment, such as qualified dividends or long-term capital gains, which are taxed at lower rates, direct lending returns do ...

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) remains a sell as persistent NAV deterioration and thin dividend coverage signal ...

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