Blue Owl tipped UK lender into insolvency after discrepancy concerns, FT reports

Key Takeaways

• Blue Owl’s exposure to Century Capital, a UK bridging lender in high-end London property, was around £36 million ($48 million), raising investor concern over private‑credit risks and liquidity in the sector (whbl.com)
• Century Capital entered administration carrying approximately £95 million of total debt, but administrators (RSM UK) expect full recovery and no creditors have accused the group of fraud (trustfinance.com)
• This event added pressure to Blue Owl’s stock, compounding prior liquidity issues leading to a $1.4 billion asset sale and permanent redemption restrictions in one of its funds (whbl.com)