News & Analysis

PDI London Forum: Grant Paul-Florence’s main takeaways

Octopus’s Grant Paul-Florence tells PDI about his discussions at the Capital Structure Forum.

PDI London Forum: Nathan Sandler on emerging markets

PDI talks to Ice Canyon’s Nathan Sandler about trends in emerging markets investing.

PDI London Forum: Stuart Fiertz on investment challenges

With $200 billion of capital to deploy across the industry, PDI talks to Cheyne Capital’s Stuart Fiertz about the challenges ahead.

Yukon hits hard-cap of more than $550m for mezz fund

Capital raised for subordinated debt this year through September makes up one-fifth of the fundraising total, versus a quarter last year.

Cerberus, TCW to own Patriot National after bankruptcy case

The two financial firms entered into a forbearance agreement with its borrower after a missed interest payment.

Prime Capital holds aviation first close, launches real estate vehicle

The German fund manager has agreed partnerships to make debt investments in the aviation and real estate sectors.

Europe: Private debt in numbers

The continent is commanding a larger portion of private debt fundraising activity as the asset class matures.

A year is a long time in private debt

Comparing audience views at the PDI Capital Structure Forum since last year reveals some interesting trends.

Europe votes no to UK

Among the talking points at this week’s Capital Structure Forum was greater scepticism from continental investors towards the region’s largest private debt market.

Europe roundtable: Riding the bumps

Competition is tough and deal terms are raising eyebrows. But Europe’s private debt professionals are also seeing opportunity in specialisation, regulation and the growth of markets outside the besieged UK.