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Why pension funds are doubling down on private credit despite deepening cracks

Cnbc · · 74 words · By Lee Ying Shan
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Pensions Why pension funds are doubling down on private credit despite deepening cracks Key Points - Pension funds are sticking with private credit, and in some cases doubling down even as concerns mount over underwriting standards, valuation opacity and…

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Pensions Why pension funds are doubling down on private credit despite deepening cracks Key Points - Pension funds are sticking with private credit, and in some cases doubling down even as concerns mount over underwriting standards, valuation opacity and…

Why it matters

- Institutional investors, including pension funds, "generally remain committed to the asset class," said Mercer.

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- So far this year, private credit has seen net inflows from large investors, the consulting firm noted.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/pension-funds-are-ramping-up-private-credit-bets…

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Claim 1: “Pension funds are sticking with private credit, and in some cases doubling down even as concerns mount over underwriting standards, valuation opacity and sector concentration.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that pension funds are increasing their allocations to private assets/markets to diversify and seek higher returns. Specifically, 'Funds Society' and another search result explicitly state pension plans are set to increase allocations to private assets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pension plans are set to increase allocations to private markets and Asian emerging markets.Half of respondents expect to increase their allocations to thematic funds covering renewables and high-tech…
https://int.media.amundi.com/news/pension-funds-set-to-incre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pension funds are set to increase allocations to private assets and Asian markets as they diversify and seek higher returns in a changing landscape.
https://www.fundssociety.com/en/news/pensions/pension-funds-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Private credit investments represent another massive growth opportunity for Blackstone. As traditional banks struggle to meet the credit needs of companies, Blackstone is emerging as a leader in filli…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/09/24/meet-the-monster-s…
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Claim 2: “So far this year, private credit has seen net inflows from large investors, the consulting firm noted.”
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The evidence provided only confirms the identity and nature of Mercer as a consulting firm (via Wikipedia and its official site), but contains no data or statements regarding net inflows into private credit for the current year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mercer is an American consulting firm founded in 1945. It is one of the four operating subsidiaries of global professional services firm Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MRSH). Mercer is headquartered in New Yor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercer_(consulting_firm)
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web search NEUTRAL — At Mercer, we believe in brighter — we redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being.
https://www.mercer.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mercer University is one of America’s best colleges, with programs from undergraduate liberal arts to graduate, doctoral-level degrees in Georgia and online.
https://www.mercer.edu/
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Claim 3: “Institutional investors, including pension funds, "generally remain committed to the asset class," said Mercer.”
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The provided evidence for this claim does not contain any statements from Mercer regarding institutional investors' commitment to private credit. The search results discuss Blue Owl, Elon Musk, and pension systems in India/Netherlands, but none mention the specific Mercer quote.
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web search NEUTRAL — Private credit asset managers have diverged in how they have dealt with redemption requests, with some going to great lengths to cash out investors, while others have stuck to their limit.
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/private-credit-bank-run-be…
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web search NEUTRAL — The pension funds’ letter said any new remuneration plan for Musk should include a commitment to devote a minimum of 40 hours per week to run Tesla.
https://www.ft.com/content/6b528d41-7b0b-43d5-8eac-8bba4c9dc…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the Netherlands, occupational pension funds provide annual disclosures of accrued pension rights to active participants. The United Kingdom runs an opt-out pension scheme for its employees, which p…
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/design-an-inclusive-p…
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