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Loan Note: The 50%-plus return aim for covid dislocation funds; M&A wakes from slumberWhy those firms that scrambled to raise dislocation funds early last year stand to reap the greatest rewards. Plus, the M&A market slowly wakes up, and loans take a hit in Asia-Pacific. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Loan Note: Top predictions for the year ahead; defaults likely to rise in EuropeYes, it's time to dust off that crystal ball again, with plenty of contributions to the annual contest for soothsayer of the year. Plus, why European corporate defaults look set to rise and a reminder that our annual awards voting comes to a close tomorrow. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Trends to keep an eye on in 2021The global health crisis may have come out of the blue, but some things are a little easier to foresee. Here are some themes we think will make headlines repeatedly in our coverage.
Family offices increasingly attracted to private debtA new survey from BlackRock finds family offices embracing alternative assets, despite many showing a reluctance to make big changes to their overall allocations.
Loan Note: PDI awards 2020 up and running; why LPs are targeting securitised creditIt's time to vote in this year's annual PDI awards. Plus, investors are drawn to complex securitised credit and Setter releases its latest secondary rankings – with private debt set to join next year. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
CVC adds senior roles to credit team in reshuffleThe hires follow a reorganisation of the business to focus on private credit origination.
Covid-19 highlights the need for a more responsible investing approachThree key environmental, social and governance trends in the private debt space.
BlackRock: ESG moves centre stage for private debtAs sustainability moves up the agenda, private debt funds can help build a collective approach to ESG issues from institutional investor level through to portfolio practices, says Sonia Rocher, managing director in BlackRock’s European private credit group.
Download PDI's Responsible Investing reportIn the magazine: Why due diligence matters more than ever; How funds are focusing on ESG; Interviews with BlackRock, Kartesia, Antares Capital, Fiera Private Debt, Nuveen and Bridgepoint Capital. Plus much more…