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UBS and General Atlantic Join Forces in Private Credit

5/8/2025

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UBS Partners for Credit

UBS and General Atlantic have partnered to boost private credit opportunities in North America and Western Europe.
UBS will focus on originating lending opportunities, while General Atlantic will invest capital via its credit platform.
The collaboration aims to deliver senior secured direct lending solutions by leveraging both firms' expertise.
This partnership highlights a growing trend among financial institutions to enter the private credit market.
Financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

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UBS Partners for Credit

UBS and General Atlantic have partnered to boost private credit opportunities in North America and Western Europe.
UBS will focus on originating lending opportunities, while General Atlantic will invest capital via its credit platform.
The collaboration aims to deliver senior secured direct lending solutions by leveraging both firms' expertise.
This partnership highlights a growing trend among financial institutions to enter the private credit market.
Financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

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