LIBOR has underpinned financial products for decades. But it could be phased out in less than three years, with huge implications for private debt lenders.
3 min read · 11 July 2019
Timing, fees and manager differentiation are among the key issues for limited partners prepared to take a punt on GPs that thrive on turmoil.
3 min read · 27 June 2019
Putting diversity at the heart of recruitment when building an asset management business can have many benefits, asserts banking and investment professional Gabriella Kindert.
2 min read · 20 June 2019
The European Parliament has approved changes to the pre-marketing of alternatives funds that should make the process easier across the continent.
2 min read · 20 June 2019
The spotlight is intensifying as private debt’s role in the stability of the financial system is questioned – and misunderstandings needs to be addressed.
2 min read · 11 June 2019
Although unfavourable deal terms have been in the spotlight, they are not the only cause for resentment among lenders in today’s market.
3 min read · 06 June 2019
It’s a market that’s attracting a lot of attention, for better or – mostly – worse. We attended an S&P event to hear about the latest trends.
3 min read · 23 May 2019
Four investors exchanged frank views about various aspects of private debt fees at a recent roundtable, with hurdle rates a lively discussion point.
2 min read · 16 May 2019
Many in private markets seem content with market conditions, but it wouldn’t take much for a temporary wobble to become a longer-lasting problem.
3 min read · 09 May 2019
Demand for private debt is growing from the likes of mutual funds and retail investors, which need an alternative to closed-end funds.
2 min read · 02 May 2019
