Research
Explore research from MFA, partners, and other industry experts on the trends and impact of the private funds and alternative investment industry. These reports, white papers, and other products provide invaluable insights into the key role of alternative investment funds in capital markets around the world and how they help investors—including pensions, foundations, and endowments—deliver for their beneficiaries.
October 17, 2024MFA Report
The white paper catalogues the specific types of private credit direct lending data that are accessible to regulators through public filings, regulatory filings, and commercial datasets.

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February 11, 2025Commissioned Report
White paper: Short selling – Essential to strong capital markets
October 17, 2024MFA Report
White paper: Private credit data is readily available and fit for purpose
October 3, 2024MFA Report
Primer: Introduction to significant risk transfers
May 14, 2024Commissioned ReportMFA Report
White paper: Private credit, strategies for sustaining success
October 28, 2023MFA Report
Primer: What are collateralized loan obligations?
October 25, 2023MFA Report
One-pager: Benefits of private credit explained
October 1, 2023MFA Report
Primer: What are syndicated loans?
October 1, 2023MFA Report
Primer: What is private credit direct lending?
August 25, 2022External Research
Leading Data Provider: Portfolios with Hedge Funds Do Better
July 31, 2022External Research
Barclays Hedge Fund Analysis Finds that Pass-Through Expense Funds Outperform