Private debt’s show of strength
New York, October 22, 2025 – In this podcast, Randy discusses why lenders who have built strong relationships with investors through market cycles are well-placed to benefit from market uncertainty.
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Churchill’s Ken Kencel to receive the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award and be inducted into the M&A Advisor Hall of Fame
New York, NY, October 14, 2025 – The M&A Advisor is proud to announce that Ken Kencel, President and CEO of Churchill Asset Management, will be recognized as The M&A Advisor’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Mr. Kencel will be honored for his significant contributions in the fields of private capital and middle-market finance at the 2025 Future of Dealmaking Summit, on November 18th & 19th in New York City. Mr. Kencel will also be formally inducted into The M&A Advisor’s Hall of Fame…
From Bullpen to Boardroom: Ken Kencel on 40 Years in Credit
New York, October 10, 2025 – In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations: Building With Alts—Brad Walker talks with Ken Kencel, Founder, President, & CEO of Churchill Asset Management, about the growth in private credit.
Nuveen Private Capital, Hunter Point Capital and Temasek Announce Strategic Partnership
New York, NY, September 3, 2025 – Nuveen Private Capital, comprising U.S. and European asset managers Churchill Asset Management and Arcmont Asset Management, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hunter Point Capital (“HPC”), an independent investment firm that provides capital solutions and strategic support to alternative asset managers, and Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. HPC and Temasek are making minority investments in Nuveen Private Capital and Temasek will provide long-term capital commitments to the platform’s new and existing strategies…
Churchill Asset Management Appoints Michael Foley as Head of Institutional
New York, August 27, 2025 – Churchill Asset Management LLC, an investment specialist of Nuveen, announced the appointment of Michael Foley as Senior Managing Director, Head of Institutional. Mr. Foley will be responsible for leading Churchill’s institutional fundraising strategy, strengthening existing and building new client relationships globally. He will report to President & CEO Ken Kencel and sit on the firm’s Operating Committee…
Bloomberg Surveillance: Renewed confidence in private equity and optimism in deal flow
New York, June 26, 2025 – Randy Schwimmer, Vice Chairman and co-head of Senior Lending at Churchill Asset Management, discusses renewed confidence in private equity and whether there’s rising risks in private credit…
Nuveen Private Capital Named 2025 “Institutional Direct Lender Firm of the Year” in the 16th Annual International M&A Awards
New York, NY, June 26, 2025 – Nuveen Private Capital, which is comprised of U.S. and European asset managers Churchill Asset Management and Arcmont Asset Management, today announced it has been named 2025 “Institutional Direct Lender Firm of the Year” in the 16th Annual International M&A Awards. The team will be honored at a black-tie gala on Tuesday, September 16th in New York City.
Middle Market PE Firms Optimistic for 2026 Deal Revival
New York, June 24, 2025 – Data from a survey Churchill conducted in May and June show a cautious optimism for dealmaking in the first half of next year…
Middle Market Private Equity Firms Cautiously Optimistic on M&A, Exits and Returns, Churchill Asset Management Survey Finds
New York, NY, June 24, 2025 – The survey polled 164 senior leaders from Churchill’s private equity relationships to gauge sentiment in today’s market environment and how these perspectives are influencing investment decisions.