PACM Successfully closed a senior secured facility with a premium residential development in Ting Kau

Pacific Aegis Capital Management (“PACM”) is pleased to announce the closing of a senior secured facility in connection with a premium residential development located in Ting Kau, Hong Kong.

The short-term facility is secured by a first-ranking mortgage over a luxury residential houses complex at a conservative loan-to-value ratio. The proceeds will facilitate debt restructuring, refurbishment works and the provision of working capital to support the enhancement of the project’s market positioning.

This transaction underscores PACM’s disciplined approach to asset‑backed lending and commitment to providing structured financing solutions across the Asia real estate sector, supported by our strong institutional partnerships and local market knowledge.

Remarks:(a) The above information is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to acquire any investment products or to engage in any investment activities.(b) Interests in the fund(s) managed by PACM are made available only to “professional investors” as defined under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made thereunder.

PACM Proudly sponsored Extra·Ordinary People Charity Golf Challenge 2025

Pacific Aegis Capital Management (“PACM”) proudly sponsored Extra·Ordinary People Charity Golf Challenge 2025 held at Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore, co-organised with UOB Travel. Despite early morning showers, the skies cleared for a meaningful day of sport and giving.

PACM actively supported the event and successfully acquired, through the charity auction, a vibrant collaborative painting created by children supported by Extra·Ordinary People. The joyful artwork features dozens of whimsical cartoon animals on a sunny yellow canvas, brimming with the children’s imagination and spirit, further contribute to the cause. This initiative aligns with PACM’s broader global commitment to empowering children, particularly those with special needs and low-income families. These funds will help provide essential tools and support for more independent and fulfilling lives.

PACM Chief Investment Officer Francis Ng and Associate Director Noel Wong represented PACM at the event, engaging with fellow participants and supporters. Francis Ng states: “Our company’s ESG initiatives being children centric, is the inspiration behind PACM’s values. Participating in Extra·Ordinary People Charity Golf Challenge reflects our deep commitment in supporting children reinforcing our values and social impact.”

Pacific Aegis Capital Management Participates in Roundtable Forum, Sharing New Trends in Global Real Estate and Asset Allocation

Second from right: Cheng Ko Pang, Managing Director, Co-Head of Investments, Pacific Aegis Capital Management

Pacific Aegis Capital Management was recently invited to participate in the “Win-Win: Optimizing Assets – 2025 Guandian Capital Roundtable” forum, hosted by Guandian. The forum convened prominent industry leaders and experts from institutions including CBRE, China Merchants Land, Natixis, and Bank of East Asia, alongside Pacific Aegis Capital Management, to discuss investment strategies and market opportunities amidst global economic volatility and a high-interest rate environment.

Cheng Ko Pang, Managing Director, Co-Head of Investments, Pacific Aegis Capital Management

Cheng Ko Pang, Managing Director, Co-Head of Investments of Pacific Aegis Capital Management, observed the scarcity of high-quality assets in the current environment of elevated interest rates and cyclical volatility. He advocated for a proactive approach, emphasizing the importance of identifying stable and high-growth markets globally. He specifically highlighted Japan and Australia as key markets of interest.

He cited population growth and adaptable policy environments as factors driving attention towards these markets. Furthermore, he noted that ongoing policy reforms in Australia are creating opportunities for transformation within the commercial real estate sector. He emphasized the necessity of considering comprehensive factors such as returns, taxation, and legal aspects in cross-border investments.

Pacific Aegis Capital Management participates in HKUST MSc Career Fair 2025

Pacific Aegis Capital Management (PACM) is proud to announce its participation in the HKUST MSc Career Fair 2025, held at the JW Marriott Hotel. This event provides an excellent platform for connecting with future leaders in the finance and investment sectors.

Joining the PACM team at the career fair are our Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Francis Ng, and Co-Head of Investments, Mr. Kenneth Li. They will be engaging with attendees during the recruitment talk, sharing insights about career opportunities and the dynamic environment at PACM.

At PACM, we believe in fostering talent and supporting the ambitions of the next generation of finance professionals. Our participation in the HKUST MSc Career Fair underscores our commitment to attracting skilled individuals who are eager to contribute to our innovative investment strategies.

吳旨賢:淡市中亞洲私募債跑出

在整體香港物業市場動蕩期間,私募債或私募信貸(Private Debt/Private Credit)或成為投資者關注的另類投資產品之一。私募債是指由非傳統金融機構(如私募基金和對沖基金)向中小型企業或沒有信貸評級的企業所提供的直接貸款。對於需要融資的借款人而言,私募債提供了一種除了向銀行或資本市場之外的代替方案。私募債通常提供較高的固定收益、短期限和較低風險的投資選擇,因此吸引投資人的關注。此外,私募債的風險監測相對於股權投資更簡單,包括信用風險、流動性風險等,故資產管理投資人更容易進行風險評估,而能更有效的做出投資組合的風險分散。

如下圖所示,在過去十年私募債投資的增長前所未有,以資產管理規模(AUM)計算,從2010至2020年間,全球私募債市場從3,200億美元擴大到8,750億美元,成為在另類投資領域中排名第三的資產類別,僅次於私募股權和房地產。根據市場機構Preqin預測, 未來5年私募債市場規模將達到8.92%的複合增長(CAGR),並將達到近2.3萬億美元的資產規模。

私募債優勢

一般情況下,私募債權基金的目標回報率略低於私募股權基金,因為前者參與更少的風險。在面臨破產的情況下,債權投資人相對於股權投資人擁有優先受償權利,且由於私募債權的設計投資期限較短,故相對有更好的退出機制。同時,由於基金旗下每個債權擁有固定的債務到期期限,故私募債權基金在基金存續期內擁有更容易預判及靈活的再投資機制,以確保期限內基金管理人和投資者的收益最大化。私募債權基金通常會承諾在投資期內定期向投資者分發收入,其中包括基金旗下債權所收到的貸款利息和本金,而不像私募股權基金,僅僅在投資組合實現退出時一次性分配收益。

私募債投資可以成為投資組合的良好補充,因為它具有較有競爭力的收益、能有效地分散風險、且波動性相對於股票及基金等金融工具低。此外,私募債投資還具備量身定制能力,可以有效保障貸款方的靈活性。在經濟前景不明朗且利率飆升的時候,私募信貸通常採用浮動利率,更能對抗通脹,並提供比傳統固定收益和股票市場更高的收益率。

亞洲私募債市場

亞洲私募債規模2014年12月至2019年6月期間翻了一倍,達到約570億美元。隨著亞太區公司的高速增長及銀行貸款成本上升,中小企業急切地希望將其融資渠道多元化,以保證其增長動力,故黑石集團預計其亞太區私人信貸業務的資產將增加十倍。

中小企業是許多亞洲經濟體得以多年高速增長的核心支柱,佔所有亞洲企業的90%以上。然而,中小企業往往難以從銀行獲得融資,因為它們的規模較小,缺乏抵押品,因此需要承擔更高的交易成本。與傳統金融機構比,私募債權投資者更願意向中小企業提供援助,因為他們受監管要求的限制相對較小,且其風控措施比傳統金融機構更具靈活性。在過往3年全球疫情及宏觀經濟不理想的影響下,亞太地區的銀行變得更加謹慎和風險回避,對借款人的審查標準也越趨嚴格,使許多企業難以獲得傳統資金來源,因此,私募債融資填補了這一空白,向那些在其他渠道難以獲得融資的企業提供了急需的融資。

儘管近期亞洲金融市場波動不斷,但私募債投資仍持續增長,且資產管理人對於其前景普遍較為樂觀。這歸功於企業對私募債的高度關注,以及市場上私募債權投資基金在直接貸款、困境債務、特殊機會、次級債務以及衍生工具等方面的成熟策略及先天優勢。柏衛資本認為,歷史上私募債偏向於中型企業,但隨著亞洲債權投資基金的規模增加,以及投資能力日漸增強,未來有望將能參與更大的融資金額及更複雜的交易結構,以滿足企業的借款需求,為市場帶來更多的活力和發展機遇。

撰文:吳旨賢  柏衛資本董事總經理及首席投資總監

觀點與吳旨賢對話:柏衛資本啟航,但不做不懂的事情

“如果不是不動産投不了,因為這是我們的專長,整個投資團隊都是房地産或是基金公司出來的人組成。”

編者按:2024年以來,新質生産力成為中國經濟最核心的議題,數字經濟與科技創新則是最主要的動力,各行各業都在尋找高質量發展之路。

因應行業變化,博鰲房地産論壇将升級擴展為覆蓋全産業鍊的“博鰲周”,並且全新策劃和推出“2024博鰲訪問”繫列報道——“博鰲新力量”。

通過對全産業鍊代表性企業的調研與交流、深度采訪與對話,探尋新周期的新力量。期待這些力量成為滾滾洪流,帶動産業鍊及經濟的煥新發展。

觀點網 “我們是幫企業解決問題,事實上他們仍有很多是很好的資産,只是目前現金流緊缺,所以我們向他們提供方案,讓他們可以度過這個難關。”柏衛資本董事總經理兼首席投資總監吳旨賢如是說。

受到目前經濟環境以及高利息影響,香港樓價持續偏軟,銀行貸款亦轉趨審慎,不過亦為柏衛資本提供了更多的投資機會。

作為一間受香港證監會監管的房地産私募股權及債權投資管理公司,柏衛資本專門在成熟市場中尋找不良資産或特殊情況投資機遇。通過私募信貸為現金流短缺的企業提供短期的借貸,解決流動性問題。即使有壞賬情況出現亦有資産在手,可以出售。

近期不少企業存在資金壓力,吳旨賢坦言,不少企業目前因失了預算,導致資金鍊斷裂,“目前看的數量真的比之前多了兩三倍,我們也會在這個點上找到一些好的投資機會。”

“同事們都要加班了,因為我們的投資質量要繼續保持在一個高水平。”吳旨賢強調,只做懂做的事情,打的旗号正是“我們不虧錢”。

“管理着投資者的錢,而且投資標的是有有實質性的抵押品的債權,所以我們更沒有理由可以虧錢。”

吳旨賢表示,公司本身是房地産私募債權的投資企業,所以投資的範疇一定是房地産為主,而且一定要拿“磚頭”,意思是要有實質性的不動産實,包括商業、住宅、寫字樓、商場、物流等。

“如果不是不動産投不了,因為這是我們的專長,整個投資團隊都是房地産或是基金公司出來的人組成。”

第二就是根據地區決定,包括香港、新加坡、澳洲、英國、美國、加拿大,這六個地方亦是他們的投資領域,“目前項目分布是一半在香港,另一半則是海外市場。”

值得注意的是,柏衛資本的投資當中大部分均是住宅,吳旨賢對此解釋,在全球交易中住宅的流通量占比較大,“雖然我們都看了很多辦公樓,亦想幫業主度過困境,但因為他們借的是兩三年前的額度,那個額度相對新的估值而言已經差不多變成負資産,所以要救他們也不是一件容易的事。”

他又明言,目前全球有不少地方包括紐約、倫敦等,辦公室空置率都比較高。疫情過後人們的想法已經改變,不需要在辦公室工作,所以即使大企業亦認為不需要租這麼多地方。

的确,柏衛資本的優勢就是填補了市場短期融資需求的空缺,審批以及盡職調查能夠在短時間内完成,做到銀行做不到的事情,“我們有整棟樓、有一個住宅、也有幾個住宅,比較有彈性。因為我們是基金公司,所以可以tailor-made(量身訂做)。”

吳旨賢提到,逾億美元以上的借貸,多數是不少大型私募信貸基金。比如黑石做一個100億的項目跟一個5億的項目,所需時間一樣,因此肯定做100億的項目,而柏衛資本就專注于8,000萬港元到5億港元的項目,服務這個區間的融資需求。

訪問當日就在柏衛資本位于中環的辦公室進行,甫入會議室,中央有一幅很大挂畫,以藍色為主調。吳旨賢介紹:“我喜歡藍色,我覺得是蠻Peaceful的。我們的公司步伐比較快,所以挂上這個,大家看到時可以有休息一下的感覺。”

發展短短5年間,柏衛資本的貸款規模超過10億美元,吳旨賢希望,第二個5年資産管理規模可以達到20億美元。

因為主要紮根在香港,訪問間吳旨賢亦多次強調,要先把事情做好,一步一步來,做好品牌和Track record(業績),才去發展其他地區。

“之前提及的六個地方,我們有團隊在,加上投資者對現有投資的地方也比較熟悉,故取易不取難,並非對某個地方比較偏好。”

不過其實他們亦一直在觀察内地的發展機會,無論在債權還有股權投資上。吳旨賢透露,上月亦曾與杭州市蕭山經濟技術開發區投資促進局官員會面,商讨有什麼可以做。由于目前在内地沒有團隊,如果要到内地發展,必須做合營,或者設立一兩個試點,上海或者深圳。

作為八零後的吳旨賢,在創立柏衛資本之前,就先後于包括瑞銀、摩根資産管理、軟銀投資工作,“我在瑞銀時主要在固定資産,而那時候就開始涉足房地産以及債券。”今天的成功背後,是充滿着汗水。

吳旨賢指,他平均每個星期就要看一個項目。訪問當日,他剛從洛杉矶回來,但總是充滿幹勁,“我們真的要親身去到房産視察,英文就是roll up our sleeve(卷起袖子)。”

談及香港,他覺得香港經濟經調整已開始有回穩的狀況,但由于港币是與美金挂鈎,以目前香港的經濟環境,實承受不了高利息,畢竟跟内地的經濟體繫息息相關。所以香港經濟屬于應該放水的局面,惟因與挂鈎美金而做不到,因此正處于一個很困難的局面。

他認為,房地産市場較難回復到2007年的局面,但是最起碼預期未來流通量可以回升,對整個市場的氣氛來講是好事。

“我覺得香港是很特别的市場,有一定的優勢,就是房地産市場流通性比其他城市有優勢。所以一直對香港房地産市場樂觀,因為剛性需求仍在。”他指,經濟周期總是在循環,要抓緊循環的時機和做好自己的本業。

訪問間吳旨賢亦不斷提及團隊,曾經修讀航空學理學士的他指,就是好像一個飛機在飛行,會有機長,亦有機倉服務員,但是他們一定要合作,才是一個團隊,大家有共識地把乘客順利帶到目的地。

以下為觀點新媒體對柏衛資本董事總經理兼首席投資總監吳旨賢先生的訪問實錄節選:

觀點新媒體:柏衛資本的投資方向是什麼?

吳旨賢:資産方面我們只做房地産,所以我們投資的範疇,第一,一定是房地産為主,而且一定要拿“磚頭”,意思是要有實質性的不動産實,包括商業、住宅、寫字樓、商場、物流等。

因為這是我們的專長,整個投資團隊都是由之前房地産公司、基金公司人員組成的。

第二就是根據地區決定,包括香港、新加坡、澳洲、英國、美國、加拿大,這六個地方是我們的投資領域。

觀點新媒體:為什麼沒有投内地?

吳旨賢:我們主要是紮根在香港,基礎的事情先做好。先做好一個品牌、一個Track record,之後才可以去其他地區發展。

另外,我們的投資者對現有投資地方比較熟悉,所以取易不取難,還是要一步一步來,而不是對某個地方比較偏好。

目前主要是由于我們沒有人在内地,如果要到内地發展,必須要有人在當地,而上述提及的六個地方有團隊在。所以我們下一步就在想怎麼做合營,或者于内地設立一個辦公室。

其實一直在觀察内地的發展機會,包括債權還有股權投資。上月杭州市蕭山經濟技術開發區投資促進局官員亦過來跟我們會面,講他們有關房地産的想法。我們優勝的地方,在于資本市場的經驗。

作為一家資産管理公司,我們的優點是思想和幹勁。一直在找一些機會,或找一個合夥人,或設兩個試點,上海或者深圳都行。

觀點新媒體:柏衛資本的創立史?資金主要來自哪里?一般要求的回報率為多少?

吳旨賢:公司2018年創立,為疫情之前,整個投資團隊所有高管人員都是從大公司或者銀行大基金出來。所以我們第一就是做一個平台,專注房地産;第二,做我們懂做的事情。

目前資金來自大部分都是來自于家族基金還有上市公司,我們只成立了大概4年多5年,所以大部分投資者都是來自于香港家族,或是新加坡、歐洲、加拿大等地的基金。

回報率方面,不像是股權投資,沒有翻倍的概念,但比起放到銀行内已經不錯。不會翻倍、不是讓你賺大錢,但是不論環境好壞,可以平平穩穩地賺錢。

觀點新媒體:近期不少企業存在資金壓力,是否為你們帶來了機會?

吳旨賢:案子的量是多了,不少企業因失了預算,導致資金鍊斷了,可看的數量真的比之前多了兩三倍,而我們也會在這個點上找到一些好的投資機會。

所以同事們加班了,我們的投資質量也繼續保持在一個高水平。

觀點新媒體:投資不良資産的比重占比是如何?

吳旨賢:我們看的項目很多都是辦公樓,做的大部分都是住宅。因為畢竟流通量而言一定是住宅,在全球交易中占比較大。

雖然看了很多辦公樓,但想幫業主逃過這個困境也不是一件容易的事情。因為他們借的都是兩三年前的額度,那個額度相對新的估值而言已經差不多變成負資産,所以要救他們不是一件容易的事。

事實上,目前全球有不少地方包括紐約、倫敦等,辦公室空置率都比較高。疫情過後人們的想法已經改變,不需要在辦公室工作,Work from home,真的有思維上的改變,所以有些大企業都覺得不要租這麼多地方了。

觀點新媒體:對AUM有何目標?

吳旨賢:從一個股東的角度,當然希望是越做越大越好。目前我們已經達到了10億美金的里程碑,希望第二個5年可以達到20億,比現在翻一倍。

觀點新媒體:除了房地産,會計劃投資其他領域,例如AI嗎?

吳旨賢:不會,因為不做我們不懂的事情。

觀點新媒體:對香港經濟有何看法?

吳旨賢:我覺得香港經濟經調整已開始有回穩的狀況,但是港币是與美金挂鈎的,以目前香港的經濟環境,不能接受很高利息,畢竟跟内地經濟體繫息息相關。

香港經濟正處在一個困難局面,而且因為與挂鈎美金,所以行業内普遍預期香港政府很難大規模放水救市。在這個情況底下,房地産市場很難恢復到2007年的局面,但是最起碼預期未來流通量可以回升,對整個市場氣氛而言是好事。

我覺得香港是很特别的市場,有一定的優勢,就是房地産市場流通性比其他城市有優勢,所以一直對香港房地産市場樂觀,因為剛性需求仍在。

經濟周期是一定有,不會永遠上升。目前是一個周期,慢慢已復蘇起來。因為中國經濟也有調整,不可能只依賴一個很大的闆塊。現在有個機會,把經濟闆塊進行調整,令更加穩定,對我們也是好事。

Pacific Aegis Capital Management Group Successfully Concludes US$22 Million Financing for Los Angeles Development

Los Angeles, CA — Pacific Aegis Capital Management Group (PACM), an independently owned real estate and asset-backed private credit investment manager, has successfully closed a US $22 million last-mile financing facility.This facility is backed by a first mortgage on two upscale residential development projects in Los Angeles, highlighting PACM’s ongoing commitment to deploying capital globally beyond the Asia Pacific region.The transaction involves providing refinancing to a California-incorporated company with a strong track record of over a dozen real estate development projects across the United States. The primary assets securing the financing comprise the development of two luxury condominium buildings situated in Los Angeles’ prestigious residential neighbourhood, boasting a combined net leasable area (NLA) of approximately 48,000 square feet.Francis Ng, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of PACM, remarked, “We are thrilled to partake in this exceptional project in California. This transaction aligns with our ongoing strategy to expand internationally, strategically invest capital, and devise innovative private-credit solutions to enhance portfolio performance.”A&O Shearman served as PACM’s legal counsel for the project.– END –

Get Ready to Hear More About Private Credit in Hong Kong

Fashionably Late

Private credit has been all the rage on Wall Street for the past couple of years, so why haven’t we heard much about it in Hong Kong?

For one, that sort of funding is often used as a last resort for those who need to borrow money quickly — usually a private equity fund — to pay for something like an M&A, and there haven’t been many of those around here for the past couple of years. The value of such deals involving Hong Kong companies fell 10% last year, after tumbling 60% the previous year.

But who needs M&As when there are a lot of folk in Hong Kong who are saddled with debt, need large sums of money quickly, and are having a hard time borrowing from banks because of their poor financial situation. That’s especially the case nowadays with interest rates being high and the property market slogging through a multiyear slump.

So the stars appear to be aligning for private credit to finally be a thing in Hong Kong. For some, like Blue Mountain Bridge Capital founder and Chief Investment Officer Jenny Sun, it already is.

Sun, who spoke at Bloomberg’s inaugural China Credit Forum held at our Hong Kong office yesterday, said lending to some of the more distressed borrowers can easily yield annual returns of more than 15%.

Hong Kong is becoming the new China for high-yielding credit, according to Sun. China’s once vibrant high-yield debt market has gone quiet in the wake of huge property developers such as Evergrande and Country Garden defaulting on their debt.

It’s not just Sun saying this. My colleagues and I have been hearing with increasing frequency from sources that the private credit market is starting to gain traction in Hong Kong.

And if Wall Street’s experience is anything to go by, that growth could come fast. The size of the private credit market has gone from seemingly nowhere to $1.7 trillion in recent years, and is starting to rival more traditional forms of lending.

Sure, there are skeptics. After all, this is a loosely regulated, high-risk industry that’s drawn warnings of a dangerous bubble from the likes of UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher. Even our own award-winning columnist Shuli Ren wondered last week whether private credit’s boom years were over.

But why get hung up on the negatives? There is growing demand for private money. A popular gym chain in Hong Kong sought private credit funding a few months back when it was struggling to pay things like rent, according to some sources. So if gym owners use private credit, why not owners of serviced apartments, luxury villas, office buildings or logistic centers in Hong Kong?

After all, it’s not hard to imagine people embracing private credit in a city with pawn shops seemingly in every corner. Ask Oi Wah Pawnshop Credit Holdings, which is teaming up with local asset manager PACM Group Holdings to raise a $300 million private credit fund.

Non-bank lending is so prevalent here that there’s an infamous proverb saying that for every $10 of collateral you’ve got, you’ll be able to borrow $9 and have to pay back $13 in three months.

That’s 15% monthly interest, or 180% a year — way more than what Blue Mountain’s Sun was raving about.

Hong Kong private credit goes where banks fear to tread: loans against property

Hong Kong-based Gaw Capital and Pacific Aegis Capital Management Group (PACM) are building a US$400 million war chest to tap lending opportunities backed by properties in the city as they embrace the unloved real estate sector after it was shunned by banks taking a negative economic view.

Private equity firm Gaw Capital has started raising a US$100 million credit fund that will make loans against Hong Kong property, on the heels of real estate private credit firm PACM’s plan for a US$300 million special situation fund.

“Banks in Hong Kong have reduced exposure to the real estate sector for reputational reasons or because of their views on the macro economy, which created opportunities for us private credit lenders to take over what we think are high-quality assets for good borrowers who temporarily have some liquidity issues,” said Goodwin Gaw, founder and managing principal of the eponymous company.

Earlier this month, PACM, a real estate investment company, received a HK$112 million (US$14 million) commitment from Hong Kong-listed Oi Wah Pawnshop Credit Holdings in its special situation fund, which has a target size of US$300 million.

While Hong Kong’s property sector has suffered a severe drop in valuations, sluggish home sales and record-high office vacancy rates, some nonbank lenders view this as an investment opportunity.

Many borrowers are from mainland China and have been able to generate liquidity from their assets in Hong Kong, thanks to the city’s sound legal system, Gaw added.

PACM has been able to originate and execute new deals while managing market risks “during the period of price adjustment in the property market”, said Francis Ng, its managing director and chief investment officer.

“We embrace both the opportunities and challenges presented by the current real estate market,” he said while announcing his firm’s partnership with Oi Wah.

In a note to investors this month, US private equity giant KKR said the sell-off triggered by a wave of defaults among Chinese real estate developers created “attractive entry points for investors” and that the private credit market presents “a rare opportunity”.

Macroeconomic headwinds such as high interest rates and economic uncertainties globally saw Hong Kong-based fundraising in private debt capital markets drop 30 per cent to US$3.13 billion in 2023 from a year ago but private credit fundraising “held up in difficult conditions as LPs [limited partners] remained supportive of the asset class”, data provider Preqin said in its 2023 global report on private debt.

The funds closed last year include the US$2.4 billion SSG Capital Partners VI, the sixth flagship Asia special situation fund by US alternative investment manager Ares Management via its Hong Kong-based unit SSG Capital Holdings.

Oi Wah became a limited partner of PACM OW Global Special Situation Fund II this month, following its announcement last June to develop the real estate private credit business with PACM.

Last month, Hong Kong’s monetary authority relaxed the city’s decade-old lending curbs, and following this easing, Oi Wah’s chairman and CEO Edward Chan said the company is “optimistic about the long-term prospects of the mortgage business”.

Homes worth less than HK$30 million will now be entitled to 70 per cent mortgage financing, compared with the previous 60 per cent credit, and residential properties that are valued at more than HK$35 million, considered luxury homes in Hong Kong, will be entitled to 60 per cent mortgage, up from the earlier limit of 50 per cent.

PACM’s latest special situation fund will aim to achieve long-term returns through asset-backed direct lending, non-performing debt acquisition, acquisition financing and other strategies in Hong Kong and other such developed markets with a common law jurisdiction legal framework.

PACM is also planning another US$500 million private credit fundraising later this year.

Gaw Capital has deployed nearly US$1 billion in private credit since 2020, mainly in Hong Kong and backed by real estate. “We exited all outstanding loans successfully by the maturity dates,” said Gaw.

PACM Successfully Completed Initial Fundraising for PACM OW Global Special Situation Fund II L.P.

PACM Group (“PACM” or “Pacific Aegis Capital Management Group”), an investment management firm specializing in real estate private credit and equity investment, is delighted to announce the successful completion of the initial round of fundraising for PACM OW Global Special Situation Fund II L.P. (the “Fund“).The Fund has garnered significant interest from both existing and new investors on our first closing, with the fund size to be targeted at US$300 million to be fully fundraised by the end of the year. This overwhelming response exemplifies the confidence and recognition that investors have placed in PACM’s investment strategies and proven track record.The Fund’s primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through various investment strategies, including asset-backed direct lending, non-performing debt acquisition, acquisition financing, stretch senior financing, project financing, bridge financing, and other debt related investment strategies. The fund will focus on developed markets with a legal framework based on common law, specifically targeting regions such as Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Mr. Francis Ng, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of PACM, expressed his gratitude to all investors, stating, “While the current market environment continues to post challenges on fundraising efforts to the industry, we are fortunate to have the continual support of our existing investors and at the same time able to attract new investors with our stellar track record. We firmly believe there are exceptional credit investment opportunities within the markets where PACM has established a solid presence since its inception in 2018. This Fund marks the launch of our second private credit fund, together with the two Real Estate Private Equity funds launched in 2023, making it the fourth fund launched within the PACM Group.Throughout the period of property market adjustments, our team has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify and execute new deals while effectively managing market risks with adaptability and flexibility. We embrace both the opportunities and challenges presented by the current real estate landscape, and we are confident that the Fund under the PACM Group will continue carrying on our excellent investment track record.”– END –

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