Macroeconomic developments seem to have taken a more positive slant, but the need to refinance will expose weaker credits in the end.
2 min read · 09 March 2023
Private debt and ESG don’t have a long history together, but there are signs of much-needed progress being made.
2 min read · 02 March 2023
The sponsored buyout market has been the increasing focus of direct lending activity in recent years. But as that market comes under pressure, might non-sponsored deals finally thrive?
2 min read · 23 February 2023
Having been shaken by market volatility, publicly listed business development companies are confident market conditions are turning in their favour.
2 min read · 16 February 2023
As technology businesses grew in favour, lenders adapted to a different type of financing – only to now see it come under scrutiny as interest rates rise and economic growth slows.
2 min read · 09 February 2023
Some key strategic considerations are on the minds of limited partners, including the challenge from high yield.
3 min read · 02 February 2023
Fund managers are making progress on ESG, according to our latest Perspectives study. But on DE&I issues, investors are far from happy.
2 min read · 26 January 2023
Proposed changes to the European Long-Term Investment Fund could lead to what some view as an unwelcome intrusion of public markets.
2 min read · 19 January 2023
With tough times ahead, investors are assessing their strategic options. Most will stay the course in private debt one way or the other.
2 min read · 12 January 2023
