The new senior hires come as the firm goes about building up its global private debt team.
2 min read · 02 November 2018
Its vehicle will be used to invest in mid-market companies across North America through senior secured first- and second-lien loans.
1 min read · 01 November 2018
The firm’s direct lending strategy also holds the keys to the vast majority of its shadow assets under management, or those that have yet to begin earning management fees.
2 min read · 01 November 2018
Seven slides show the state of play for the asset class on the continent, and what curve balls might loom.
1 min read · 01 November 2018
Data from the Deloitte Alternative Lender Deal Tracker shows activity has dropped slightly, but private debt continues to gain traction in Europe.
1 min read · 01 November 2018
Private debt funds went from just 16% of fundraising in the German LBO market in 2016 to 34% in 2017. Some predict even more growth to come.
6 min read · 01 November 2018
A US regulation aimed at providing investors greater clarity has resulted in a less engaged BDC shareholder base. Moves to spark change are afoot.
2 min read · 01 November 2018
Symon Drake-Brockman explains that, in the late stages of the credit cycle, a successful strategy in a maturing market may depend on an ability to invest across markets.
6 min read · 01 November 2018
Has the European private debt market had it too good for too long? There are no signs of panic, but nerves are jangling as loose structuring, leverage, competition and political volatility compete to be the asset class’s chief bogeyman.
10 min read · 01 November 2018