The Blackstone Group’s president, Tony James, has argued that private debt funds, far from representing a systemic risk, are a much needed and integral part of the financial system.
2 min read · 05 March 2014
After more than 1,400 votes were cast, the winners of Private Debt Investor’s inaugural annual awards are revealed today, and include established global heavyweights alongside local firms.
2 min read · 03 March 2014
Earlier this week, there was a lot of chatter about whether or not TPG might go public. But Bonderman’s firm has plenty of work to do in growing its credit business if that’s to become a reality.
3 min read · 28 February 2014
DLA Piper’s European Acquisition Finance Debt Report found a substantial majority of respondents expected deal activity to increase this year.
2 min read · 25 February 2014
Why Oaktree was right to delay the marketing of Principal Opportunities VI.
3 min read · 21 February 2014
Private debt funds have a major part to play in cleaning up the balance sheets of European banks.
3 min read · 14 February 2014
TPG’s buyout business is battling to turn around two flagship funds. Meanwhile, a canny decision to develop its credit business is bearing fruit.
3 min read · 07 February 2014
The Gores Group managing director Jordan Katz says valuations in the industrial sector have crept to 8x-10x EBITDA.
2 min read · 03 February 2014
Mediterranean markets are proving an increasingly popular destination for distressed debt investors eager to deploy capital.
2 min read · 31 January 2014
The San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System’s decision to create an opportunistic credit allocation is indicative of improving awareness of the asset class.
2 min read · 24 January 2014
