The chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland's Irish subsidiary told a government committee that about 35 percent of its SME loan book is classed as distressed.
1 min read · 16 April 2014
Despite improvements to the Europe’s economy, Fitch Ratings reports that syndicated loan volumes hit a two year low during Q1.
1 min read · 15 April 2014
The asset manager has provided €110 million of acquisition financing for a Dutch residential portfolio.
2 min read · 15 April 2014
Macquarie Lending has provided a debt and equity package to support the acquisition of ACH Care Home.
1 min read · 15 April 2014
The firm, headquartered in the shadow of London's St. Paul's cathedral, raised 70 percent more than its initial target and has already deployed half the fund since a first close last February.
1 min read · 14 April 2014
The private debt group has provided a unitranche facility as part of a new round of investment in Lyon-based Menix.
1 min read · 10 April 2014
The supply-demand imbalance in the European loan market is leading to more highly leveraged transactions and more borrower-friendly terms, the ratings agency warns.
2 min read · 10 April 2014
Helen Lucas has joined the growth and acquisition finance team of Investec Specialist Bank from Barclays.
1 min read · 08 April 2014
The new stock-based lending platform is hoping to make between £250 to £270 million of loans over the next 12 months.
2 min read · 07 April 2014
Pluto Finance, the London-based provider of stretch-senior loans for residential developments has won investment from The Blackstone Group’s Tactical Opportunities business and Clearbell Capital.
2 min read · 04 April 2014