Essex seeks direct corporate lending manager

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Essex Pension Fund is looking to appoint an investment manager for a direct corporate lending mandate of approximately £200m to £250m.

According to the tender, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund is seeking a manager that is either global or European focused, with an aim to lend 90% or more of assets to first lien seni...

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