Analysis

Insurer will control US manager MGG, and its JV with Natixis will create Europe’s largest asset manager by revenue.

Oaktree’s co-founder argues that private and public debt can be equally risky, and draws a distinction between risk and volatility.

Private debt occupies a good position to capitalise on opportunities, but faces increased competition.

Sponsor-backed companies’ share of overall defaults surged to the highest ever, while Fitch found LMEs and distress depressed recovery numbers.

Pete Lyon and Mahesh Saireddy to play pivotal roles in its restructuring.

Medical services is a challenging subsector, but there are promises elsewhere, says a new white paper by the manager.

The decision increases uncertainties for creditors and distressed debtors contemplating liability management deals.

Under a decision by the Third Circuit appeals court, Akoustis may have to pay post-petition interest to debtors.