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Metro Bank Gets Takeover Bid From PE Firm Pollen Street
Acquisitions // June 15, 2025

The U.K.’s Metro Bank has reportedly been approached about a possible private equity takeover. 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...

Private Equity Firms Open ‘Toolbox’ as IPO Drought Persists
IPO // June 08, 2025

Private equity firms are reportedly rethinking exit strategies as initial public offerings (IPOs) remain scarce. 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,...

Apollo Global Management Partners With Banks to Trade Private Credit
Banking // May 29, 2025

Apollo Global Management is reportedly working with five banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group, to trade private credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

PNC to Expand Primary Fund Placement Capabilities With Aqueduct Acquisition
Acquisitions // May 20, 2025

PNC Bank plans to acquire Aqueduct Capital Group to enhance the primary fund placement capabilities of PNC subsidiary Harris Williams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Private Credit Booms as Main Street Firms Seek Capital Access 

January 15, 2024
For corporates, especially smaller Main Street businesses, private credit (aka private debt) appears as an avenue through which they can get the capital they need. Get the Full Story Complete...

Take-Private, Bolt-On Deals Provide Shelter From Underperforming European Markets

January 17, 2023
European private equity (PE) dealmaking defied economic headwinds in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Quick Reads
Private Equity Groups Hold $1 Trillion as Tariffs Hinder Dealmaking

June 18, 2025
Private equity (PE) groups are sitting on roughly $1 trillion in unsold assets. 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 receive marketing communications […]

Metro Bank Gets Takeover Bid From PE Firm Pollen Street

June 15, 2025
The U.K.’s Metro Bank has reportedly been approached about a possible private equity takeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Private Equity Firms Open ‘Toolbox’ as IPO Drought Persists

June 08, 2025
Private equity firms are reportedly rethinking exit strategies as initial public offerings (IPOs) remain scarce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apollo Global Management Partners With Banks to Trade Private Credit

May 29, 2025
Apollo Global Management is reportedly working with five banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group, to trade private credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...