Participants at our latest event discussed the broad outlook for the asset class, the allure of Asia-Pacific, changing terms and conditions, and caution over distressed debt.
3 min read · 12 November 2020
In the wake of the health crisis, LPs have favoured the managers they know best when it comes to fundraising. Newcomers face a struggle but may be assisted by co-investments and changes to protocols.
2 min read · 05 November 2020
Performance issues are emerging within private debt portfolios, but plenty of lenders are getting fair warning and not panicking yet.
2 min read · 29 October 2020
We are calling for submissions for 48 categories in this year’s awards. To help us compile our shortlists, we want to hear your highlights from a challenging year.
1 min read · 22 October 2020
Direct lending has enjoyed years of tailwinds – now it must confront the headwinds.
2 min read · 15 October 2020
Borrowers have held the balance of power for some time when it comes to deal negotiations. There are signs that their grip is being loosened, if only a little.
2 min read · 08 October 2020
New research suggests there is a real estate refinancing debt funding shortfall ahead. But the problem is unlikely to be as severe as in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
3 min read · 01 October 2020
For better or worse fundraising will have to be conducted with less of a human touch.
3 min read · 17 September 2020
Politics and red tape are keeping bailout funds from reaching the companies that need it most.
2 min read · 10 September 2020
