Asset-backed finance

Tikehau adds to AUM with €1.2bn special opps fundraising

The third fund in the firm’s credit opps strategy held a final close as it announced its full-year results for 2024.

NB Specialty Finance III holds final close on $1.6bn

Neuberger Berman fund exceeds its target and its precursor. Nearly half is already deployed.

Fasanara embraces leverage

Founder Francesco Filia discusses the firm’s multi-strategy fund and new approach to opportunistic leverage.

Balbec holds final close on $1.7bn distressed ABF fund

Manager raises its largest-ever fund, which will focus on asset-based investments.

Dallas Police & Fire Pension outlines path to 4% debt allocation

Pension raises target from 1%, and prioritises senior direct lending, with ventures into real assets and structured credit.

LCM Partners on granular ABL: A market full of opportunity

Asset-backed lending has huge potential – all the more so if you can distinguish yourself from the well-trodden path. Paul Burdell, co-founder and chief executive of LCM Partners, explains the benefits of adopting a niche approach.

How ABF grew out of a crisis

Asset-based finance is the phrase on everyone’s lips, as we trace its origins and map its future growth.

Gordon Brothers: How flexibility is driving demand

Asset-based lending has certain compelling features when measured against cashflow lending, say Gordon Brothers’ global head of credit Mark Bohntinsky; managing director, capital, Samantha Findley; and chief transaction officer Kyle Shonak.

Is asset-based lending Europe’s next big trend?

Europe is a less mature market than the US, but ABL opportunities are growing fast and offering a neat complement to corporate lending.

DB Investment Partners on how European ABF strategies are positioned for growth

With distinctive characteristics from direct lending, asset-based finance is the ‘next big thing’ for private credit, according to Grzegorz Blicharz, portfolio manager, DB Investment Partners.