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Daniel Hadley
Senior Associate, MSCI Research
As a researcher on the private-capital team at MSCI, Daniel Hadley focuses on issues pertaining to commitment pacing, performance evaluation and risk. Before joining MSCI, Daniel worked as product manager for quant and risk applications at FactSet Research Systems and later as a research associate at Burgiss. Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from The University of Scranton, and a master’s degree in statistics from the University of British Columbia.
Research and Insights
Articles by Daniel Hadley
Night of the Living Fund: The Rise of Zombie Private Equity
5 mins read Blog | May 12, 2025 | Daniel HadleyZombie private-equity funds are carrying unusually high net asset values due to persistently low distribution rates. This trend challenges traditional cash-flow models and raises concerns about liquidity in private-capital portfolios.
Private-Equity Distributions in Limbo: How Low Can They Go?
2 mins read Quick Take | Apr 14, 2025 | Daniel HadleyInvestors in private-equity funds already faced depressed distribution rates before the recent public-market turmoil. We chart how public-market returns and downturns in buyout and venture-capital distributions have played out historically.
When Spreads Meet: A Changing Picture on Private-Credit Loans
5 mins read Blog | Nov 20, 2024 | Patrick Warren, Daniel HadleySpreads on corporate mezzanine loans in private-credit funds have fallen dramatically since 2022, changing the picture on the loans that are normally deemed higher-risk than senior loans. Funds treated real-estate borrowers differently, however.