Speciality finance

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Inside: How asset-backed finance is going mainstream; The asset class insulated from trade wars and geopolitics; Expert analysis from ICG, Partners Group and InterVest capital partners; Plus, much more…

InterVest capital partners: Playing to strengths in the ABL space

Speciality finance lenders – particularly those with expertise in asset-based lending – can leverage their flexibility relative to other capital providers to offer strong downside risk mitigation for LPs, says Michael Gontar of InterVest capital partners.

The peculiar – yet familiar – world of private margin loans

The instruments bear similarities to NAV loans and dividend recapitalisations and are increasingly intriguing to LPs.

Why asset-backed finance is the next big hit for speciality finance

With demand for asset-backed finance at an all-time high, can speciality finance investors still find niche opportunities in this market?

CalSTRS’ Lisonbee: Opportunity amid intense competition

Ahead of his participation in this year’s PDI Network New York Forum, Matt Lisonbee of The California State Teachers’ Retirement System shares his views of the private debt market.

UK’s Just Group investment heads exit after Brookfield deal

The CIO and investment strategy head exit the $36bn AUM life insurer after Brookfield’s recent move to acquire it, Private Debt Investor has learned.

Asset-backed finance, the ‘quiet giant’

Leading investors discussed emerging areas of private debt, the rise of data centres and concerns over PIK in a Private Debt Investor Network webinar.

17Capital on its $5.5bn fundraise: NAV lending growing with ‘adoption from the big names’

NAV loans are generally helping performing buyout funds, rather than those struggling with distributions, says partner Dane Graham.

CalPERS names Canio as head of private debt

The pension fund giant has hired Mascha Canio, who has managed public pension assets, to the new role.

Family offices sharpen focus on private debt

The asset class is attracting growing attention from family investors amid volatility and high interest rates. PDI examines which strategies are being employed.