Andy Thomson
A larger and more diverse universe of opportunity for distressed debt and opportunistic credit is unfolding. There are a number of reasons why.
In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, Darius Craton of Raymond James explains why 2023 was such a difficult capital-raising environment, but why 2024 looks more promising.
Some US mid-market borrowers are finding things tough, but there can be a lot of value in helping them through their problems.
Tough times may lie ahead for the UK – but will expectations for distressed activity be realised this time?
Pressures on banks and the high-yield market, especially in China, mean private debt funds can expand through the provision of flexible capital.
Delegates at our APAC Forum 2024 heard about a growth opportunity for the asset class as rival sources of financing face difficulties.
In some areas they co-operate but, in others, competition is increasing. Traditional and alternative lenders walk a fine line between friendship and enmity.
In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, the Alternative Credit Council’s Jiří Król examines the implications of European regulators’ definition of loan origination funds.
Given the shock of the new rate environment, some borrowers will experience problems, according to Howard Marks. He thinks talk of systemic risk is exaggerated though.
As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.