Private credit turmoil impacts BDC reputation, giants like BlackRock launch self-rescue measures

However, as this 1.8 trillion dollar market faces turbulence in 2026, these funds, regarded as the most prominent investment tools of related companies, have dealt a significant blow to corporate reputations as investors begin to scrutinize issues across the industry. Now, every asset management company is taking measures to address these concerns, though the approaches vary. According to informed sources, persistent problems with FS KKR Capital Corp., a publicly traded fund with assets totaling 12.3 billion dollars under KKR, which manages 758 billion dollars in assets, have attracted attention at the highest level. Executives engaged in in-depth discussions on how to create value and, after assessing that market demand is sufficient, finalized a 300 million dollar share repurchase plan together with the FS KKR board. Investors had previously lobbied the company to launch the buyback.