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Private debt manager searches
Private debt asset manager research
In Manager Research and Selection, we work with private debt investors to achieve their needs for income generation, portfolio diversification, interest rate risk management and more.
The global private debt landscape is evolving rapidly, with increasingly credible groups of funds focusing on Asia, secondaries and niche lending strategies such as Maritime, Aircraft or Equipment Leasing. Meanwhile, managers in more ‘conventional’ private debt segments are adjusting strategies/exposures and developing new approaches to ESG integration.
Read more about ESG in Manager Research.
Open, full-market manager searches enable up-to-date analysis and broad visibility on the manager universe, including newer/emerging managers. Full transparency through the process also enables a high degree of ‘knowledge transfer’ while maximising investor control.
For infrastructure debt and real estate debt, Private Debt researchers work closely with Real Asset specialists in order to provide comprehensive analysis. The firm’s Operational Due Diligence unit is also available to support implementation.
Optimising private credit portfolios
In Portfolio Design and Strategic Asset Allocation, private debt researchers work closely with the bfinance Portfolio Solutions team to ensure that ‘top-down’ analysis is enhanced by appropriate ‘bottom-up’ insight on current private credit investment strategies. This helps to ensure that our strategists develop solutions that will be effective and efficient to implement in practice.
Private debt researchers also provide targeted support for Fee Reviews, with new insights on industry pricing and day-to-day experience negotiating fees for and alongside our clients.
The ESG Advisory group works closely with all asset class specialists, to ensure that analysis and advisory support leverages up-to-date asset manager data on issues such as climate, diversity and social impact.
Private debt case studies
European multi-family office and wealth manager
A European multi-family office and wealth manager, serving high-net-worth families, foundations,...
Private Debt Portfolio Design
An Asia-Pacific sovereign wealth fund engaged bfinance to explore the introduction of private debt...
Shariah-compliant Private Income Strategies
The client, a leading Middle Eastern asset manager, was planning to launch a new fund with the aim...
Private Credit – Trade Finance
The client, a Bermuda-based reinsurance company, engaged bfinance to conduct a comprehensive...
Latest insights from the team
The benefits of investing in private debt
Private debt has become an attractive asset class for investors, offering:
Diversification
Investing in private debt provides an effective way to diversify an investment portfolio. This is due to its low correlation with public markets, making it a valuable investment against market volatility.
Lower risks
Private debt generally involves lower risk because it prioritises capital preservation and steady income generation. Private debt fund managers play an active role in structuring loan agreements, allowing them to establish tailored protections for lenders. Private debt gives investors a sustainable and reliable return in a market that can often be volatile.
Access to private infrastructure debt
Investing in private credit gives investors the opportunity to access infrastructure-related financing that they wouldn’t usually be able to invest in through traditional public markets. Private infrastructure debt funds fund essential projects such as transportation and energy, providing long-term, stable returns. Investors’ returns on private debt are typically higher than those of public debt, offering improved yields with reduced exposure to stock market fluctuations.
Providing asset manager and strategy selection support
bfinance provides an innovative approach to private debt asset manager research. Instead of using generic buy-lists, we understand your investment objectives and the current status of your existing holdings to help identify and select the most suitable private debt managers who match your specific needs. You will have access to a dedicated project team with deep market expertise, providing tailored insights and hands-on support throughout the selection process.
What our clients say
bfinance’s model is unique and more refined than others. The questionnaire gets sent back and forth so we have the opportunity to think about the right questions, which makes a big difference.
They listen to the client and they match their needs. They tailor their solutions and are flexible to find something that works for you.
Because bfinance is involved in so many searches, they’ve accumulated a very useful universe and are willing to share a lot of intelligence and information with us.
I would recommend them because of their strong focus on their customers and the professionalism they show.
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Find out more about Private debt investing
A private debt asset manager is responsible for managing private credit investments, making sure the capital gives the investors a strong ROI while mitigating risks. Key roles of a private debt asset manager include developing and implementing investment strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing interest rate risk management.
Private debt has become an increasingly appealing strategy for investors over the last decade. It is one of the fastest-growing asset classes, offering reliable returns for investors. Investing in private debt gives you the opportunity to access higher yields compared to traditional fixed income and take advantage of market inefficiencies.
