Private credit funds face massive redemption wave as wealthy investors head for exits - FT (BX:NYSE)

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-20T18:41:04+00:00

Wealthy investors are looking to withdraw over $10 billion from major private credit funds, prompting firms like Blackstone and KKR to restrict redemptions. This has led to significant stock price drops and over $100 billion in market value loss for these firms.

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2026-03-20 18:41:04

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Wealthy investors are reportedly attempting to withdraw over $10 billion from major private credit funds in the first quarter, causing investment managers to restrict redemptions. This redemption wave is impacting prominent private credit firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo, leading to a significant drop in their stock prices and a loss of over $100 billion in market value. Firms with a higher reliance on retail funds, such as Blue Owl and Blackstone, are particularly exposed to these withdrawals.

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