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Loan Note: Multiple moves on ESG; Ares withdraws interest in AMPESG and impact are very much on the minds of private debt fund managers and investors – below is the evidence. Plus, Ares retains interest in AMP Capital but not AMP as a whole, and why the asset class may not be out of the woods on defaults. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
PDI Awards 2020: Make your opinion count!Thoughts may be turning to festive celebrations, but don’t forget to register your votes in our annual awards contest.
The brand names are winning big and still expandingOur measurement of the most successful private debt fundraisers over the past five years shows it helps to be well-established and based in the US – an advantage that will gradually lessen.
Another year of progress for fundraisersThe rolling five-year capital raising total for private debt’s top 50 has taken another big leap. However, the current picture is a little more challenging.
Five key themesFive of the biggest developments in the 2020 PDI 50 ranking.
PDI 50: The top 10We examine activity at each of the top 10 firms in this year's ranking of private debt's biggest fundraisers.
Shining a light on borrower behaviourAs private debt funds hone their focus on ESG, the big challenge is to find effective ways to influence the management of the underlying asset.
Loan Note: EBITDA addbacks under the spotlight; Ares-backed Guitar Center seeks way out of bankruptcyS&P draws attention to ongoing concerns around EBITDA addbacks. Plus, Guitar Center seeks a way out of bankruptcy and the ACC measures the extent of covenant breaches. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Cathay Life Insurance approves $100m commitmentThe Taiwan-based insurance company has backed a North American subordinated debt fund.
Ares Management targets $4bnThe Los Angeles-based asset manager launched a $4bn North America-focused credit vehicle.