The private debt deal market is picking up as confidence grows, but there still may be a long journey back to normal.
2 min read · 11 February 2021
Prior to the pandemic, it was commonly believed that a crisis would allow a reset of deal documentation in which the balance of power would shift from borrower to lender. So far, there’s little sign of it.
2 min read · 04 February 2021
Our latest survey suggests private debt investors are keen to avoid overconcentration in their portfolios.
3 min read · 20 January 2021
Last year was not great for managers seeking capital for private debt, but there are plenty of indicators that more fruitful times lie ahead.
2 min read · 14 January 2021
The global health crisis may have come out of the blue, but some things are a little easier to foresee. Here are some themes we think will make headlines repeatedly in our coverage.
2 min read · 07 January 2021
This year has seen small company financing dominated by state-backed schemes. But as they come to an end, fund managers can reclaim lost territory.
2 min read · 17 December 2020
Distressed debt firms will be hoping to win big in our awards, which were launched this week. But some warn that LPs could lose out if the opportunity set is delayed much longer.
2 min read · 10 December 2020
Our measurement of the most successful private debt fundraisers over the past five years shows it helps to be well-established and based in the US – an advantage that will gradually lessen.
2 min read · 03 December 2020
Responsible investing goes to the heart of the single most important metric in the debt industry: risk.
2 min read · 26 November 2020
