Fund Management

How to win deals and influence companies

Some credit managers are using their heft to find an edge and increase margins at portfolio companies, reports Robin Blumenthal

Permira: Private debt draws on record of resilience

With prudent investment strategies, Permira Credit’s David Hirschmann argues that private debt can be a bastion of resilience during the economic downturn.

Debt’s latest challenge: Unflattering headlines

Private credit firms are under the microscope as rising interest rates create turbulent times ahead for borrowers.

Adams Street launches European credit strategy with senior hire

The firm’s new European debt strategy will be managed by James Charalambides.

TA closes new debt fund on $1.1bn

The latest fund focusing on subordinated debt is double the size of its predecessor and was raised in three months.

Crypto lenders seek to come in from the cold

In the wake of the crypto winter, distressed investors are assessing prospects to turn around businesses that, to date, are not noted for their transparency

The questions investors need to ask about fund finance

The fund finance industry is experiencing exponential growth, but there are a number of issues that borrowers need to address, reports Amy Carroll

Prepared for a rocky period, and also for opportunity

With partnerships being formed and new strategies being launched, Paul Burdell is confident that LCM Partners can navigate its way through the economic challenges ahead. By Andy Thomson

Emerging managers: Opportunity knocks for newcomers

Market dislocation could offer up opportunities for new managers that can offer an edge, says ACA Group’s Adam Palmer and Andrew Poole

Leveraged loans: How can investors get access?

bfinance’s Mathias Neidert takes a look at how investors can gain access to a broad range of credit strategies.