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John Bakie

John Bakie joined Private Debt Investor in November 2017 as news editor. He has spent over a decade covering a wide range of financial services including private equity, venture capital, retail investment, securities trading and asset custody.
The sector isn’t immune to the turmoil in the wider market, but it does offer protection for investors.
The energy crisis is prompting a rethink that could alter the financing of energy infra in the coming decades.
Moving to green energy will require huge sums of capital. Private lenders are well placed to marry institutional money to vital projects.
Schroders
The new entity will cover the range of Schroders private assets capabilities as well as its BlueOrchard impact investing brand.
The firm is creating a dedicated team to invest across private credit, equity and real assets with a focus on ESG, sustainability and impact.
infra
Infrastructure debt has seen growing demand from investors in recent years and its defensive characteristics make it perfect for weathering a downturn.
As equity investors deploy capital to a wider-range of assets falling outside classic definitions, how can debt providers handle the challenges and opportunities this brings?
Aircraft leasing has been popular with institutional investors but faces a crisis like no other as the airline industry faces bankruptcy.
Investors are seeking out lower-risk alternatives to existing fixed income and real asset equity exposure, according to investment consultant bfinance.
The fund will lend money to firms offering access to clean energy solutions for both households and business in emerging markets.
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