May 3, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark “psychological contagion” leading to a broader credit crunch, once again warning against loosening the reins on Wall Street at a time of rising risks. In an interview with Bloomberg News,...
Apr 28, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon again cautioned that a credit market downturn could be worse than expected, even after his firm and Wall Street rivals posted a banner quarter in which loan portfolios held up. In private credit specifically, the fact that there...
Apr 27, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
The fund finance market has surged past $1 trillion, according to a pair of new reports, as money managers borrow more to manage liquidity and bridge delayed exits. Fund finance vehicles lend money to the $16 trillion global market of private credit and equity funds....
Apr 22, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
Lobbyists for some of Wall Street’s biggest alternative asset managers are asking regulators to relax rules preventing the buying and selling of assets between funds overseen by the same company, a move they say will boost the adoption of private assets in retirement...
Apr 16, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
For years, Wall Street banks eagerly helped private credit funds amplify their investing firepower with hundreds of billions of dollars in loans, helping them notch ever-higher returns. Now, those same banks are tightening their arrangements, adding to the pressure on...
Apr 14, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit
Wall Street banks reported at least $100 billion of exposure to private-credit firms, offering a glimpse at what has become a closely watched industry with many investors on edge over credit quality and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. Wells Fargo &...