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The private credit industry is coming under increasing strain, with investors withdrawing more than $11bn over the past two quarters, even as funds raised $12.4bn in new capital over the past five months, albeit at a slowing pace. Record redemption requests have prompted many funds to impose withdrawal limits, underscoring liquidity pressures and raising concerns about whether the sector can sustain growth and continue supporting borrowers’ refinancing needs. While some managers argue that inflows still offset outflows and that redemption caps are protecting investors and stabilizing funds, others warn that continued withdrawals and weaker fundraising could signal a more challenging environment ahead, particularly if investor sentiment deteriorates further.
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UK/Europe
Millions of UK drivers who were mis-sold motor finance agreements should receive compensation this year averaging around £829 per person, under plans by the City regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its proposal for a redress scheme, costing lenders a total of £9.1bn, which will see fewer loan agreements eligible for compensation. The £9.1bn scheme is a significant reduction from earlier estimates of £11bn. Some 12.1m motor finance deals will meet the new criteria, down from initial estimates of 14.2m. The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), which represents the car finance industry, said the scheme was too broad. "We have always been clear that where consumers suffered loss, redress must be paid," said FLA chief executive Shanika Amarasekara. "But any redress scheme for a market of this size must accurately identify and compensate only those customers who genuinely suffered loss."
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