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Private Credit

HOOPP: Light covenants in private credit are a growing source of concern

The boom in private credit has been accompanied by a spike in lighter covenants, reducing protection and guardrails for lenders says Jennifer Shum, senior managing director, structured and private credit at HOOPP, and warns of mounting risks in private credit.

Sarah RundellFebruary 11, 2026

Opinion

Risk 2.0 is better – let’s count the ways

In the final part of a column series exploring a new risk management framework, 'risk 2.0', WTW global head of portfolio strategy Jeff Chee outlines what investment professionals of the future need to understand about the commonalities of risk events and the resulting benefits of an interconnected risk mindset.

Jeff CheeFebruary 4, 2026

Investor Profile

Cost, efficiency and less directs: AIMCo’s CIO spells out new strategy

AIMCo's new CIO Justin Lord explains why he is upbeat about investment opportunities and the fund manager's new governance after a tumultuous few years. Prioritising costs, efficiency and cutting back on direct investments in private equity, he articulates the opportunities ahead including in infrastructure and private credit.

Sarah RundellFebruary 1, 2026

Opinion

Can risk 2.0 save us from crises yet to come?

In this regular column from WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute, researcher Andrea Caloisi explores two potential risk events in the future and how a more interconnected risk mindset, or 'risk 2.0', can protect us from them.

Andrea CaloisiJanuary 22, 2026

Featured Story

Dutch DC reform: Eyes on the bond markets as funds step up risk

The Dutch pension sector's switch to a defined contribution system will have big consequences for Europe’s bond market, as funds push up the risk curve with their investment strategies. It comes at a time when European governments face record funding needs.

Sarah RundellJanuary 20, 2026

Investor Profile

In-house investment and alternatives: How Germany’s WPV sets itself apart

Germany's WPV stands out amongst peers for its in-house investment management and the fact that half of its €6 billion ($6.9 billion) portfolio is invested in alternatives. Managing director Sascha Pinger explains how these characters give the fund an edge in Germany's competitive environment for industry pension funds.

Sarah RundellJanuary 13, 2026

Private Credit

HOOPP: Light covenants in private credit are a growing source of concern

Opinion

Risk 2.0 is better – let’s count the ways

Investor Profile

Cost, efficiency and less directs: AIMCo’s CIO spells out new strategy

Opinion

Can risk 2.0 save us from crises yet to come?

Featured Story

Dutch DC reform: Eyes on the bond markets as funds step up risk

Investor Profile

In-house investment and alternatives: How Germany’s WPV sets itself apart

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