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Further bank restrictions could be a boon to private fundsRegulators are plotting more restrictions on bank lending and while private debt funds can pick up on some of that slack such a move would create, it could also spark a number of problems including a deterioration in underwriting standards.
- Friday letter: Regulatory reform
The Central Bank of Ireland’s proposals for a regulatory regime specifically addressing the private debt industry marks an important step forward for the asset class.
- US CLO market growth continues as Europe contracts
Carlyle and GSO dominated the latest rankings of global CLO managers produced by ratings agency Moody’s.
- US PE firms dominate European sales
Five US private equity firms have dominated sales in the first half of 2014, according to research from Cushman & Wakefield.
- Jamieson opens New York office
John Greenland (pictured) is to head the new office for the London-based advisory firm Jamieson Corporate Finance.
- Blackstone sponsors new Italian CMBS
The New York-headquartered firm is the sponsor the €198.2m MODA 2014, which is the third new European CMBS this year.
- Blackstone sponsors new Italian CMBS
The New York-headquartered firm is the sponsor the €198.2m MODA 2014, which is the third new European CMBS this year .
- Blackstone, Macquarie bet on $4.9bn buyout
Private lenders GSO Capital Partners and Macquarie Capital have part-financed the acquisition of Rational Group, which owns PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
- Apollo initiates Tragus restructuring
A group led by distressed debt investor Apollo has launched Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) for Tragus and its restaurant brands, Café Rouge and Bella Italia.
- Friday letter: Bulking up and branching out
ICG’s fundraising success through the last 12 months speaks to a broader acceptance of new strategies.