Private Credit news and trends

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets
Regulation // May 04, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fed’s Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues
Bank Regulation // May 03, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Ares Raises Record $30 Billion Despite Private Credit Valuation Slump
Earnings // May 01, 2026

Global alternative investment manager Ares Management raised $30 billion in the first quarter, a figure that was up more than 45% year over year and marked a first-quarter record for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

JPMorgan CEO Sounds New Warning on Private Credit
Economy // April 28, 2026

JPMorgan Chase’s CEO is reportedly warning of the possibility of a worse-than-anticipated credit market downturn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Blue Owl Redemptions: Coal Mine Canary for FinTech Private Credit?

April 02, 2026
Private credit has expanded into one of the most influential funding channels in the financial realm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Private Credit’s New Power Shift: From Making Loans to Funding Them

March 23, 2026
Private credit is entering a phase where funding access depends on how loans are financed after origination. Market signals show capital flowing to structured credit even as liquidity stress emerges...

3 Things to Know as Private Credit Heads Toward a $2 Trillion Industry

October 02, 2024
The private credit market is booming — and has the potential to reshape lending, and risk, too, in financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

As Banks Tighten Lending, Are Private and Alternative Credit Channels Gaining Ground?

February 05, 2024
The banks continue to tighten, the traditional channels are tougher to navigate in the commercial lending space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Quick Reads
HSBC Loses $400 Million to Private Credit Fraud

May 05, 2026
HSBC took a $400 million expected credit loss (ECL) in the first quarter due to what it called “fraud-related, secondary, securitization exposure with a financial sponsor in the UK” in the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) business, according to a Tuesday (May 5) earnings release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets

May 04, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Fed’s Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues

May 03, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ares Raises Record $30 Billion Despite Private Credit Valuation Slump

May 01, 2026
Global alternative investment manager Ares Management raised $30 billion in the first quarter, a figure that was up more than 45% year over year and marked a first-quarter record for...