Coronavirus

Helping SMEs on the road to recovery

Small companies play a vital role in the economy, but the pandemic has left many struggling financially. Could alternative lenders fill the gaps to support a broad economic recovery? John Bakie investigates

New entrants prepare to tap a growing investor base

Following a turbulent year, investor appetite is back with firms looking to tap into niche and innovative sectors.

Bridgepoint: Private debt emerging stronger from the pandemic

The last 12 months has demonstrated the resilience of private debt as an asset class, say Bridgepoint Credit’s Andrew Konopelski and Hamish Grant, who see busy times ahead for their expanded platform.

MetLife: Dispelling myths around private debt

Private markets are typically viewed as a below investment-grade ‘alternative asset’, but we believe the investment-grade component of private debt provides interesting advantages, say MetLife Investment Management’s Nigel Murdoch, Jennifer Potenta and John Tanyeri.

Five key trends in European private debt

European private debt remains resilient while investors prioritise differentiated strategies.

European debt funds prove their worth

European fundraising has remained resilient despite covid-19, with lenders taking market share from banks. We take a look at how fund managers are faring.

Survey predicts lenders will stop ‘kicking the can’ on loans

Carl Marks Advisors, the financial advisory group, believes companies will have to soon make changes to their loans.

Tikehau selected to manage Belgian covid recovery fund

The French asset manager will handle the raising and deployment of €350m of capital to help Belgian companies recover from the pandemic.