Loan Note: Rate rises contributing to predicted default rise; direct lending performance holding up well

European defaults on the rise as borrowers come under pressure. Plus: Cliffwater has good news on performance for direct lending; and why larger funds are benefiting in the sub lines market. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.

31 August 20235 mins read

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