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Strong Investor Interest Fuels €17bn in Private Credit

1/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Investor interest in private credit remains strong, with M&G Investments managing €17bn and Barings overseeing $470bn in assets.
Ares Management holds over $595bn in assets and offers diverse investment solutions.
Corinthia Global Management, founded in 2022, focuses on senior secured lending to private equity-backed businesses.
easyMoney, the UK peer-to-peer platform, has issued over £500m in loans.
Oxane Partners provides technology for private credit and manages over $800bn in notional value.

History

Historical Context

The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 established a crucial separation between commercial and investment banking to protect consumers from speculative risks following the 1929 Wall Street crash. This legislation was gradually weakened, culminating in its repeal by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 1999. Today, the investment landscape, exemplified by firms like M&G Investments and Barings, reflects a shift towards alternative financing, echoing trends from the 1980s.

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Story summary

Investor interest in private credit remains strong, with M&G Investments managing €17bn and Barings overseeing $470bn in assets.
Ares Management holds over $595bn in assets and offers diverse investment solutions.
Corinthia Global Management, founded in 2022, focuses on senior secured lending to private equity-backed businesses.
easyMoney, the UK peer-to-peer platform, has issued over £500m in loans.
Oxane Partners provides technology for private credit and manages over $800bn in notional value.

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