Following Cliffwater, BlackRock and Blackstone, it’s Apollo Global Management’s turn to impose restrictions on investor withdrawals from one of its largest investment vehicles, reinforcing concerns that the private credit industry is entering a period of intense pressure. Apollo announced that it is tying up its Apollo Debt Solutions (ADS) holdings, limiting buyouts to 5% of …
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The turmoil in private credit markets is reminiscent of the 2007-2008 subprime mortgage crisis
The cracks in this dark corner of the $1.8 trillion financial markets have clear similarities to the subprime crisis. Liquidity is scarce or even disappearing. The lack of transparency around how assets are valued seems to be fueling investor concerns and leading to funds failing to return capital to investors. This in turn has raised …
The subprime monster returns: The American economy is cracking, a new bomb explodes
In a stark warning to markets, Trust Economics warns that a subprime crisis — especially among the lower-income classes in the US — is brewing beneath the surface of a seemingly stable economy and market euphoria. Trust Economics Chief Economist Thanos Chonthrogiannis points out that these cracks in the credit system are significant, but not …