Perspectives Hub
Kroll’s 2026 Private Markets Conference was a great success, bringing together nearly 400 industry leaders for a day of thoughtful discussions on the rapid growth of private capital markets and emerging trends.
Click the link below to view a recap of the conference and check back throughout the month of November for detailed walkthroughs of each panel.
Private Credit’s PIK Pullback: Data and Discipline
New first lien private credit loans are roughly half as likely as outstanding loans to feature terms that include payment-in-kind (PIK) interest, according to the Kroll StepStone Private Credit Benchmarks’ U.S. and European First Lien Credit benchmarks.
As of October 27, 2026, PIK-bearing loans accounted for 5.2% of U.S. and 6.7% of European new issues on a 12-month lookback, compared with approximately 9.5% and 13.7%, respectively, on the Outstanding Issues Monitor’s trailing 12-month measure.
Private Markets Are Speeding Up. Valuation Has to Keep Pace
Valuing an illiquid asset properly requires information, expertise and judgment and for many years the cost and operational complexity of doing so meant independent valuations were undertaken relatively infrequently. That has changed significantly over the past two decades.
Does Giving a Fund More Time Actually Create More Value?
Private markets have expanded dramatically over the past decade, but the pool of aging funds is growing even faster. Kroll’s analysis puts the global private markets fund universe at approximately $18.5 trillion. The industry has developed a growing range of solutions to address this challenge.
Private Credit Valuation: SEC Staff Reinforces the Need for Discipline
A statement issued by SEC Chief Accountant Kurt Hohl and Division of Investment Management Director Brian Daly reinforces the need for current, supportable valuations and clear information about the risks underlying them.
Navigating the Aviation Capital Markets Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The commercial aviation industry has been vulnerable to oil price swings associated with the Middle East conflict. While this low-margin industry could have endured a difficult year, it has instead seen continued upward growth driven by robust and sustained air passenger demand.
Secondary Market Evolution: Continuation Funds Emerge as a Viable Alternative to Traditional Exits
Liquidity solutions, such as continuation funds, offer LPs liquidity while allowing PE firms to hold onto their assets until traditional dealmaking conditions improve. As continuation fund activity continued to rise in 2025, it is becoming evident that these transactions are not just a means to hold onto an asset for a few more years.
Private Asset Valuation Solutions for Daily Pricing
Private credit is moving to daily pricing. Kroll has built the infrastructure to get you there.
Kroll Private Capital Markets Platform
Supercharge your valuation process with an innovative new offering developed by the foremost authority in private asset valuation.
Alternative Asset Advisory
Heightened regulatory concerns and vigilance, together with increased investor scrutiny, have led to increased demand for independent expert advice.
Financial Instruments and Technology
The Kroll Financial Instruments and Technology practice is a leading solutions provider for asset managers, hedge funds, fund administrators, banks, insurers, private equity firms, commodity trading and investment firms, and corporations.
Kroll StepStone Private Credit Benchmarks
A new industry standard for faster, more precise and confident decision-making in private capital markets.
Financial Services Compliance and Regulation
In the ever-evolving financial services landscape, Kroll's award-winning team offers comprehensive regulatory and compliance services, guiding clients through registration, licensing, and compliance support to minimize risks and enhance efficiency globally.
Cyber and Data Resilience
Kroll merges elite security and data risk expertise with frontline intelligence from thousands of incident responses and regulatory compliance, financial crime and due diligence engagements to make our clients more cyber- resilient.
Kroll Real Estate Valuation Solution (REVS)
The single point of access for real estate valuations. Manage every aspect of complex real estate valuations with speed, independence and confidence.
Kroll Economics
Turning volatility into clarity—with strategic, data-driven insight you can trust.
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