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
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
Pillarstone has acquired a 100% stake in the Italian telecoms company, assuming its debt obligations.
2 min read · 10 August 2016
The US alternative investment firm reported fundraising across its European and US direct lending strategies, high-yield and structured credit during the quarter.
2 min read · 09 August 2016
Following a nine day hearing, the former managing director who filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the firm has withdrawn his claim.
2 min read · 09 August 2016
The UK restaurant chain is attempting to carry out a long-term plan of opening 500 locations over the next decade. Challenger bank OakNorth provided the finance.
1 min read · 09 August 2016
Blackstone has completed fundraising for its latest global real estate mezzanine fund.
1 min read · 09 August 2016
The $1.7bn vehicle saw assets and income grow, which David Golub said he was especially pleased with at a time of market turmoil.
2 min read · 08 August 2016
The firm has appointed an ex-Investec director to work on its UK debt fund, which is targeting a final close of £350m.
2 min read · 08 August 2016
