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Sowing seeds for the next cycleWeak loan structures and high leverage levels are paving the way for an expansion in distressed debt. Rob Langston examines the landscape further.
Responsible investing: On the minds of ESG leadersFrom sustainability-linked loans to net-zero targets, ESG leaders and senior executives in the private debt industry share their takes on the future of responsible investing. By Mina Tumay.
Loan Note: How the Fed may deflate low-risk CLOs; non-bank lenders needed for CRE retrofitHow changing bank policy may affect the collateralised loan obligation market. Plus: a retrofitting role for non-bank lenders, and S&P's take on the default rate. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
A year of ramped-up activity for AresThe coming year may not be quite as frenetic as 2021, but we can still expect deal and fundraising activity to remain at healthy levels, writes Andy Thomson.
Intensive care: The special skills needed for health investingHealthcare is one of a handful of sectors that maintained strong demand from financiers through the pandemic. Claire Coe Smith explores the broader trend towards specialisation
Deep dive: The retail mazeThere has been a surge of interest in the retail investor channel, with fund managers launching new products and hiring specialist resources. But concerns such as transparency and liquidity form a challenging background for those on both the investor and asset management sides. Robin Blumenthal lifts the lid on the key issues
PDI annual awards 2021: Our Americas winnersGolub Capital, Monroe Capital and Ares Management took some of the top honors in the region this year.
PDI annual awards 2021: Our global winnersBlackstone Credit took the inaugural Responsible Investor of the Year award in our global category.
Loan Note: ELFA draws up sector-focused ESG guidelines; first US public CLO for BlueBayThe European Leveraged Finance Association sets out ESG guidelines for several sectors. Plus: CPP reveals its latest results and why you should be joining us in Singapore. Here's today's brief for our valued subscribers only.
Blackstone unveils sustainability focused credit platformThe firm will invest $100 billion in energy and climate change solutions over next the decade.