GLAS has appointed Paul Wilden to head up its operations in the Asia Pacific market. The firm will base its Asian operations in Singapore.
1 min read · 15 August 2016
The Korean institutional investors have shown growing interest in the distressed real estate market in Europe.
2 min read · 15 August 2016
Private corporate debt fundraising increased seven-fold from 2009-15.
1 min read · 12 August 2016
The latest report from Marlborough Partners shows a 30% drop in the issuance of leveraged loans in the UK and a 4% decline across Europe in the run up to Brexit.
1 min read · 12 August 2016
The $128.5bn pension fund will be the lead investor in Square Mile’s latest distressed real estate fund.
1 min read · 11 August 2016
The US regulator governing broker-dealers is seeking information from unlisted business development companies to ensure their suitability for retail investors.
2 min read · 11 August 2016
The Los Angeles-headquartered alternative investment firm raised $400m towards a US direct lending fund in Q2. The firm is said to be aiming for $2.5bn.
2 min read · 11 August 2016
Contemporary Healthcare Capital spinout seeks to raise $250m for debt-focused fund supporting long-term care facilities for senior citizens.
2 min read · 11 August 2016
Following recent legislative changes allowing international funds to originate loans in Italy, debt managers are getting excited about prospects. But a number of glitches are still stopping the nation’s debt market from truly taking off.
3 min read · 11 August 2016
Starwood to buy £75m mezzanine portion of UK hotel loan 2016-08-11 Daniel Cunningham Starwood’s listed debt vehicle, Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited (SEREFL), is to buy a £75 million mezzanine loan secured by a portfolio of UK hotels for £73 million, PDI sister title Real Esta
2 min read · 11 August 2016