Private market assets have increasingly become a go-to investment for financial advisors. 401(k) plan access, newer interval funds and other evolving investment pathways to alternatives are opening ...

Tighter bank standards and elevated credit-card delinquencies have created an opening for direct lenders in 2025. As traditional banks retreat, digital platforms are filling the gap for small-ticket ...

In a world where investors are increasingly seeking resilient income solutions without stretching for risk, the La Trobe US ...

A double-digit yield usually signals danger, but this situation may be very different for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending.

Unlike some other investment vehicles that benefit from preferential tax treatment, such as qualified dividends or long-term capital gains, which are taxed at lower rates, direct lending returns do ...

Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for 2024-2025 range from 6.53% to 9.08%. Rates are expected to be lower ...

Private credit is still a relatively new asset class that represents a diverse group of underlying strategies including direct lending, special situations/distressed, asset-based financing (ABF), ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”) today announced that it has priced an offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of ...

Earnings Call Insights: Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q2 2025 David Miller, Chairman, highlighted a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Michael Occi as CEO following ...

When securing a home loan, personal loan or refinancing option, the decision between working with a broker or a direct lender can significantly influence the process, rates and outcomes. Understanding ...