The BDCs voted to boost their 1:1 debt-to-equity ratio, authorising an additional 30% of capital to go toward specialty lending.
2 min read · 07 November 2018
A hard Brexit and its effects on trade give US LPs one more headache to worry about as their own country picks a trade fight with China. By Andrew Hedlund
3 min read · 06 November 2018
The latest version of the Alternative Lender Deal Tracker shows political events have not derailed Europe’s direct lending activity, though fundraising has fallen.
2 min read · 06 November 2018
With concern increasing over various deal terms, Paul Johnson of EQT Credit warns of the growing trend of inflated earnings figures.
4 min read · 05 November 2018
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
