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Loan Note: Goldman's Salisbury highlights RE debt opportunity; Apera sells stake to KuduGoldman Sachs takes keen interest in real estate debt. Plus: distress rising in US CRE market; and Apera is the latest private debt firm to sell a stake in itself. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: US default rate down; reflections on proposed AIFMD changesThe US default rate takes an unexpected dip. Plus: the ups and downs of the proposed AIFMD changes; and the tone of credit is positive, says Man GLG. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Borrowers 'biting the bullet' on new financings; Ares reaches second close on Pathfinder fundMaturity walls are forcing attractive loan terms, according to Varde Partners. Plus: charitable causes part of fee for Ares fund; and blue-chip GPs sign up to wealth platform. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Private debt responds to questions over stability; green guidance for property lendersThe industry responds swiftly to concerns around direct lending’s ‘veneer of stability’. Plus: UK property lenders are given some green guidance on valuation; and Stonepeak makes a special situations hire. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
The void in venture banking is getting biggerIn the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, the venture market has suffered turbulence – but the shakeout could also present new opportunities.
Firms look for new ways into technologyThe sector is continuing to grow in popularity, as seen by recent strategic moves from the likes of SoftBank and BlackRock.
The pause that refreshes and venture debtAlthough Silicon Valley Bank is still doing deals, a number of players are maneuvering to fill the chasm its implosion created.
The evolution of the PDI 100A comparison of our first PDI 30 ranking of private debt managers in 2013 with the 2022 PDI 100 list reveals the increasingly global nature of the asset class.
BlackRock to acquire credit manager Kreos CapitalThe deal will see the Kreos investment team join BlackRock and will expand the asset manager’s risk/return offering in private credit.
Loan Note: Family offices favouring alternatives; direct lending makes strong start to yearA BlackRock survey shows family offices favouring alternatives over public equities. Plus: Cliffwater's Direct Lending Index reports strong early-year performance; and Houlihan Lokey finds unitranche deals declining in Europe. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.