Why the Nordic direct lending market adds up to an interesting proposition for LPs. Plus, Sun Life and Crescent move closer to a tie-up and why an Apax vehicle decided to pass on dislocation opportunities. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
4 min read · 27 August 2020
Venture lending is seen as offering higher returns for higher risk. So why, against such a volatile backdrop, is fundraising surging ahead? Robin Blumenthal finds out
6 min read · 27 August 2020
So, what are today’s hot sectors? John Bakie runs the ruler over the likely winners and losers.
8 min read · 26 August 2020
The Copenhagen-based fund manager has raised half the target of €1bn for its third senior direct lending fund, as it goes to LPs with a message of low risk and geographic diversification.
2 min read · 25 August 2020
It is not as if US-based fund manager Apollo Global Management had not telegraphed its intention to push further into the burgeoning market for private credit.
3 min read · 25 August 2020
In the magazine: Ten views on how covid-19 will change private debt; Why venture debt is booming; ESG and private credit; Plus much more.
1 min read · 25 August 2020
In the magazine: Is this a new era for US private debt?; How Kayne Anderson raised $1.3bn in two weeks; A US roundtable; Plus interviews with Twin Brook, Monroe Capital, Partners Group, Northleaf and MGG.
1 min read · 25 August 2020
As costs continue to be squeezed, and with government help set to be phased out, many businesses will need to take action to stay afloat in the months ahead. Jatinder Bains of Macfarlanes examines the pros and cons of the company voluntary arrangement.
5 min read · 24 August 2020
India takes steps to reduce defaults among small businesses by changing its insolvency regime. Also, Sixth Street backs a biopharma company while the UK authorities are urged to involve alternative lenders in the country’s coronavirus recovery. Here’s today’s brief for our valued subscribers only.
3 min read · 24 August 2020
The corporate default threshold has increased by 100 times to try and protect small businesses.
2 min read · 24 August 2020
