Ares Management is a global alternative asset manager that offers a range of investment strategies to institutional and retail investors.
The firm manages assets across equity, debt, and real estate markets, with a focus on private credit. Mike Arougheti, the CEO of Ares Management, has been a vocal advocate for the private credit market, predicting that it will double in size to $3 trillion within the next five years
. Arougheti has argued that private credit is well-positioned to capitalize on the volatility and leverage in the current market environment.
Ares Management has been active in the private credit market, participating in club deals and loan packages.
The firm has also made strategic acquisitions, such as its recent purchase of a majority stake in Finastra Group Holdings Ltd, a fintech firm that provides software solutions to lenders.
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Ares Management has continued to expand its assets under management, with recent acquisitions of Oak Hill Advisors and Blue Owl Capital.
The firm has also partnered with Vista Equity Partners to launch a new fintech-focused fund.
Despite the growth in the private credit market, there are concerns about the potential risks associated with increased leverage and the potential for defaults.
Ares Management has emphasized the importance of careful underwriting and risk management in its private credit investments. The firm has also been active in promoting best practices in the private credit market, participating in industry groups such as the Global Credit Forum.
