Speciality finance

PAG issues loan to China’s HNA group

The Chinese conglomerate is seeking a private lending solution from PAG amid rising liquidity concerns.

White Oak buys government ABL specialist

The firm’s acquisition of FNCC will give it access to a new opportunity lending to government contractors.

Pemberton appoints partner for receivables and supply chain debt

The debt fund manager is to explore new opportunities in a supply chain finance market that banks have stepped back from.

Speciality finance assets are ‘the first derivative away from corporate direct lending’: Atalaya’s Zinn

With the mid-market looking increasingly crowded, fund managers seeking improved returns are turning to speciality finance.

GA Telesis launches aircraft finance business

Aircraft debt arm will provide senior, mezzanine and unitranche aviation finance.

M&G hires head of asset-based lending

A newly created role will help the firm explore opportunities in asset-backed lending.

Atalaya seeks up to 70% more capital for Fund IV

The New York-based firm’s previous vehicle for its financial assets-focused strategy was oversubscribed.

Prime Capital holds aviation first close, launches real estate vehicle

The German fund manager has agreed partnerships to make debt investments in the aviation and real estate sectors.

New kids on the lending block

Speciality finance could offer private debt investors lucrative returns, but they need to be willing to roll their sleeves up.