It was widely predicted that the market downturn would profoundly alter behaviour in leveraged finance, but then along came EBITDAC as a reminder of the past.
2 min read · 21 May 2020
In common with all parts of the world, emerging markets are having to take stock of a major health and economic crisis. But the rationale for non-bank finance is continuing to grow and returns can be attractive. Andy Thomson reports
5 min read · 21 May 2020
Changes to financial hardship provisions have seen members affected by covid-19 withdraw significant sums, with the largest funds and those with membership cohorts in struggling industries the hardest-hit.
3 min read · 19 May 2020
As an example of the practice surfaces, an industry body is warning other companies not to use the covid-19 outbreak as an excuse to try and raise additional finance through flexible documentation.
2 min read · 19 May 2020
The firm expects to meet its $300m target after its offshore vehicle closes, a source said.
3 min read · 15 May 2020
Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, said the three-to-five-year outlook for its credit partner Oaktree Capital is “much better today than it looked eighteen months ago.”
3 min read · 15 May 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to fundraising plans and changes in investment focus.
2 min read · 15 May 2020
A new report from bfinance predicts capital raised by credit fund managers may grow this year on the back of an increase in distressed and opportunistic approaches.
2 min read · 14 May 2020
With incumbent firms distracted by portfolio issues, technology platforms and start-ups may force their way into the market.
3 min read · 14 May 2020
