With records having been shattered last year, capital raising in the asset class has fallen to a more typical level in the first half of 2018.
2 min read · 03 July 2018
Mid-market non-sponsored deals continue to entice debt managers to dip their toes, but there is a lack of data and concerns about risk.
6 min read · 02 July 2018
When bfinance was hired by the UK’s EAPF to identify ESG-focused debt managers, shortlisted firms needed to evidence a commitment that went beyond merely signing up to PRI.
5 min read · 02 July 2018
CLOs are a crucial consideration for investors seeking diversified, uncorrelated returns. Neil Servis, CEO of Serone Capital Management, offers his insights.
5 min read · 30 June 2018
Our data on CLO funds in market shows them to be a niche but significant portion of the private debt universe.
1 min read · 30 June 2018
The LSTA won a rare victory over the US regulators in February, but what is good news for American CLO managers is potentially bad news for European investors.
5 min read · 29 June 2018
The relatively small fundraising figures for CLO-focused private debt funds belie a larger opportunity.
1 min read · 29 June 2018
Private equity firms launching debt arms must act very carefully to avoid conflicts of interest.
3 min read · 28 June 2018
Private debt stands to benefit from changes allowing Sweden’s AP funds greater investment flexibility. Kalliope Gourntis of sister title Infrastructure Investor reports
2 min read · 28 June 2018
