This week saw Coller raise a record-breaking fund for the strategy, but LP sentiment for credit secondaries does not appear to be as supportive as you might think.
2 min read · 03 February 2022
Our fundraising data for 2021 shows impressive growth on a global basis. But appetite for Asian markets has not taken off, and there are now concerns over future prospects.
2 min read · 27 January 2022
Inflation and high valuations are among the factors making investors a little more uncomfortable than normal about private credit’s prospects.
2 min read · 20 January 2022
Plentiful liquidity and a low default rate are generating optimism for leveraged loans, but aggressive leverage may yet cause concern.
2 min read · 13 January 2022
Europe has seen an explosion of loans encouraging better borrower behaviour in relation to ESG issues. We look at some of the key developments so far.
2 min read · 06 January 2022
Private debt has been coming under closer scrutiny in numerous respects. The methodology used to value investments is likely to be the next preoccupation for investors.
3 min read · 16 December 2021
ESG and sustainability are now being worked into deal documentation, but it may take a while before the asset class is seen to be truly making a difference.
2 min read · 09 December 2021
Key portfolio construction priorities come to light in conversation with a Canadian investor.
2 min read · 02 December 2021
A Moody’s report has set tongues wagging regarding the risks or otherwise of private credit. We consider the arguments.
3 min read · 25 November 2021
Investors have concerns over what is happening in the broadly syndicated loan space. The private debt market must learn the lessons.
2 min read · 18 November 2021
