KKR has surpassed Partners Group to become Europe's largest manager of open-ended private market funds by assets, driven by its expansion in the wealth-management sector amid challenges faced by its Swiss rival.

UK · 2026-09-18

1. Step 1 · The triggerKKR expands its wealth-management distribution, overtaking Partners Group as Europe's largest evergreen private-market fund manager.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onCompetition for retail and high-net-worth capital among alternative asset managers intensifies, shifting fund flows and product offerings.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs seeking private credit may face tighter lending conditions or higher costs as managers prioritise scalable, lower-risk lending to attract retail inflows.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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