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Distressed-Asset Investor Oaktree Raises $16bn: SCMP

Fund commits about 70% of its capital raised to a mix of both public and private investments across geographies and sectors


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A construction site in Guangzhou owned by distressed developer Evergrande Group. Photo: Reuters

 

US distressed-investing expert Oaktree Capital Management has raised nearly US$16 billion with its biggest fund ever, as it hunts opportunities in China’s embattled property development market and other parts of Asia, the South China Morning Post reported.

The Oaktree Opportunities Fund XI, which began operations in July 2020, has committed about 70% of its capital raised to a mix of public and private investments across geographies and sectors.

Its investments include out-of-favour industries and capital solutions to companies with limited funding options, the company said.

Read the full report: South China Morning Post

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.