Paul Hastings’ second quarter credit report reflects an increase in the market share held by unitranche financings and a spike in refinancing activity.
2 min read · 22 August 2016
Franck Lee, senior supervisor at the Taiwanese insurer discusses his firm’s approach to the US private credit market and why mezzanine is its favoured strategy.
3 min read · 22 August 2016
Sources have told PDI that sponsors are seeking more favourable terms in credit agreements.
3 min read · 18 August 2016
Vincent Ng of Atlantic-Pacific Capital provides insights into why the US remains a popular choice with the likes of Korean and Australian LPs, and the kinds of strategies they prefer.
3 min read · 18 August 2016
The reality of Britain’s departure from the European Union could bring more capital into the US private debt market, as managers and LPs search for investments with higher yields and less risk.
2 min read · 04 August 2016
The ratings agency does not expect significant near-term effects on European leveraged loan market from Brexit, though longer-term uncertainty remains.
2 min read · 01 August 2016
It seems private debt is quickly becoming a darling of pension fund portfolios, judging by the chatter at this year’s Private Equity Exclusive conference. Though investors must be mindful of the risks.
3 min read · 28 July 2016
As PDI readers gobble up our fundraising updates, many background conversations with managers seem to suggest that GPs are increasingly trying to tap new sectors or geographies to raise money.
3 min read · 14 July 2016
Data from a sampling of mid-market companies in Golub’s loan portfolio reflects second quarter declines in both earnings and revenue growth.
2 min read · 08 July 2016
Amid the general shock following the UK vote, distressed investors and non-bank lenders have reasons for optimism.
3 min read · 29 June 2016