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Loan Note: Direct lending fees rise; Private debt tipped for growthA new report finds direct lending fees on the rise. Plus: BlackRock predicts a bright future for private debt and we bring you the latest from the hiring frontline. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Climate change: Can private debt deliver?Tackling global warming will require a commitment from the whole financial system to deploy capital sustainably. But where does private debt fit within this?
Loan Note: Nick Brooks of ICG on inflation threat; Tikehau's take on the pandemicNick Brooks of ICG on the dangers of talking ourselves into an inflationary environment. Plus: Tikehau reflects on what made private debt resilient through the pandemic and PwC Luxembourg begins compiling ESG fund data. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Investors outline ESG priorities; Starz issues first CLO of its typeInvestors underline the importance of ESG in a new survey. Plus: Starz launches groundbreaking collateralised loan obligation and commercial real estate finance takes off in the US. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
20 big ideas shaping private debt: 1-5Permanent funds, infrastructure debt, insurance tie-ups, private credit marketplaces and sustainability-linked loans.
Are we saying hello to inflation, or waving goodbye?Economic recovery has seen inflationary concerns return for the first time in more than a decade, meaning managers must prepare for future risks. But opinion is divided, with some believing deflation is a bigger long-term concern. By John Bakie and Robin Blumenthal
Loan Note: UK pensions back illiquids; CDP launches environmental reporting toolUK pensions show their support for illiquid assets. Plus: a new platform aims to standardise private companies' environmental reporting and CQS teams with Jefferies for CLOs. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
A year of turbulence in energyEnergy and digitisation were key sectors for infrastructure debt investment last year. Our colleagues at Infrastructure Investor explore the dynamics.
BlackRock sees ‘profound shifts’ in Asia-PacificThe firm is making progress on its second Asian private credit fund targeting the region and believes certain dynamics are producing an unprecedented level of opportunity.
Loan Note: Coller lines up dedicated credit secondaries fund; the new family-focused managerColler Capital is the latest firm tipped to launch a dedicated credit secondaries vehicle. Plus: the new fund manager focused on families and a continuing decline in the default rate. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.