Understanding just how private debt has matured as an asset class demonstrates why lower mid-market managers belong in any allocation, argues Tom Quimby, managing partner with Tree Line Capital Partners.
5 min read · 01 July 2021
It may look like a safe bet, but doing well from the strategy depends on manager and asset selection more than the seniority of the loan. Robin Doumar of Park Square Capital shares his thoughts on the market.
2 min read · 01 April 2021
Investors are finding the top of the capital structure a good place to be, but they should not assume it is a part of the market where you only find plain vanilla approaches.
5 min read · 01 April 2021
The fund invests in first lien loans for European small and mid-market companies.
1 min read · 31 March 2021
The target for the European fund has been exceeded, as Ares’ gross fundraising surpasses $40bn and net income more than doubles.
2 min read · 22 February 2021
The deal will see institutional investor capital deployed alongside HSBC’s mid-market loans.
2 min read · 19 February 2021
The second close of Allianz’s European debt vehicle brings it closer to its €400m target.
1 min read · 17 December 2020
The inaugural Senior Loan Fund doubled its initial target of $1.5bn, and will focus on sponsor-backed companies in the US and Canada.
3 min read · 22 September 2020
The fund is seeking €2.5bn for a more conservative direct lending strategy.
1 min read · 15 September 2020
M&G Investments’ origination team has grown its portfolio from zero to nearly $500m in the region, focusing on consumers and trading companies.
2 min read · 02 September 2020
