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Business UpdateAug 3, 2026, 07:01 AM

Brookfield Fully Integrates Oaktree, Strengthens Global Credit Business

AI Summary

Brookfield has fully integrated the Oaktree and Brookfield platforms, strengthening its global credit business. This integration expands Brookfield's offerings across opportunistic credit, real asset credit, asset-backed finance, and corporate performing credit. With Oaktree, the U.S. has become Brookfield Asset Management's largest market, accounting for over 60% of its employee base and nearly half of its revenue, while Oaktree's global presence broadens Brookfield's reach to 18 countries.

Key Highlights

  • Full integration of Oaktree and Brookfield platforms completed.
  • Brookfield's global credit platform now offers broad solutions across various credit types.
  • Oaktree acquisition strengthened Brookfield's ability to invest across market cycles.
  • U.S. becomes Brookfield Asset Management's largest market.
  • Over 60% of Brookfield Asset Management's employee base is in the U.S.
  • Nearly half of Brookfield Asset Management's revenue is sourced from the U.S.
  • Oaktree's global platform expands Brookfield's credit business reach to 18 countries.
  • Howard Marks and Bruce Karsh retain key leadership roles at Oaktree and Brookfield.