Europe

Octopus corrals £230m for short-term loan strategy – Exclusive

The specialist lender is targeting double-digit returns in the UK bridge finance market.

Tikehau agrees €150m senior-stretch for JJA deal

The financing will help the household products provider to expand its operations internationally.

Rantum raises €300m for German Mittelstand loans

The fund manager has raised more than double its first fund to invest exclusively in the German mid-market.

Apathy in the UK

Is the UK losing its sheen?

AIMA calls for grandfathering provision in Brexit talks

A large number of potential issues face firms when the UK leaves the EU which could lead to chaos if not tackled.

Vicenda looks for up to CHF 200m for debt in German-speaking countries

The Swiss asset manager’s maiden fund has begun marketing to new investors.

European deals advance

Deal numbers are up across Europe.

European deal volume up 50% in Q4 2017 – report

Strong lending in the final two quarters of 2017 saw record levels of European deal activity.

London councils launch £250m private debt mandate

Five London pension funds are to commit about 5% of their assets to private debt.

Permira Debt Managers backs Equistone buyout of WHP

The support for WHP’s buyout follows a deal to refinance the business last year.