Investors

FIRSTavenue’s head of EMEA says investors are seeking niche strategies

Investors are keen for new options in non-correlated, niche strategies, says Tavneet Bakshi, head of EMEA at FIRSTavenue.

Paul Hastings: Lenders warm to ‘mix and match’ investing

High-growth assets and minority positions call for creative structuring as bilateral deals take on multi-tier capital structures. Luke McDougall and Diala Minott, both partners at Paul Hastings, explain more.

Driving forward on ESG, but acceleration needed

Private debt managers have made considerable progress but, particularly in North America, there is more to be done.

The new era of expansionism is here

With capital raising favouring the larger managers, regional expansion from the US to Europe is increasingly being considered.

Asian insurers: ‘We’re not chasing covid opportunities’

Committed to the asset class but cautious of what lies ahead, insurance companies in the Asia-Pacific region explain their complex needs.

Why managers are happy to manoeuvre within insurers’ guardrails

Private debt managers keen to attract insurance capital always need to keep a close eye on regulation, but few are likely to be put off by the demands.

The default story that may have a further twist

Aided by support schemes, many businesses have been protected from the worst effects of the pandemic. But what happens when this boost comes to an end?

The insurance ‘lump sum’ is priceless for managers

The last year has seen an increasing number of partnerships formed between GPs and insurance firms. There are compelling reasons behind the trend.

Barings: Riding the refinancing wave

Private credit has fared well during this crisis, but the real test may come at the back end, say Barings’ head of private assets Eric Lloyd and CFO of Barings BDC Jon Bock.