Research

First Brands, in chapter 11, discloses over $11bn of liabilities

A number of private credit firms have exposure to the latest instance of trouble in the auto and auto-parts industries.

European sponsored debt financing rose in Q2 – Houlihan Lokey

Report finds unitranche activity up by 12% in the region, albeit with ‘modest’ declines in private credit yields.

Houlihan Lokey: Borrowers hold the cards in private credit

The proliferation of covenant-light loans is driving competition among lenders, a recent report says. A Houlihan Lokey executive breaks down the consequences.

Sound Point achieves $1.1bn first close on Strategic Capital Fund III

The fund manager sees opportunities in a lending space still dominated by banks.

Janus Henderson launches ABS ETF

Widening spreads make the product attractive, key executive says.

Gramercy optimistic about an EM ‘barbell’ portfolio

Manager argues that a weak dollar and attacks on the Federal Reserve enhance emerging-market opportunities.

‘Wait and see’ from FOMC, ‘Back to basics’ from BlackRock

New report, “Looking ahead,” justifies ’selective move down’ in credit quality.

S&P: Regulators enhance oversight of private markets

A new report sees more regulation as an ‘important step forward’, in private credit especially.

New credit intelligence platform aims to democratise credit analysis

The system has been launched by Martini.ai.