Andy Thomson
The new private debt fund manager has launched a reporting platform that aims to meet the growing transparency needs of investors.
Hot on the heels of obtaining an operating licence in the country, the firm has announced the restructuring of pharmaceuticals firm Famar.
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Catalina General Insurance has completed a successful subordinated note offering, with Twelve Capital Group the majority investor.
In the first quarter, Alcentra Capital Corporation saw AUM drop lower than planned. It aims to address this in the second quarter.
A pilot project has been launched which will see Brazilian investor BNDESPAR commit up to $25m to a fund – the manager of which will be selected in August.
German senior debt financing is going strong as borrowers pre-empt an uncertain future.
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Germany saw a significantly higher than usual number of financings in the first quarter as political events made no apparent impact.
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The firm’s Direct Lending Fund I, which is backed by the Spanish government, has posted a final close, having reached its target.
With more flexibility, lower yields and high leverage multiples, a report hails the most borrower-friendly period in the history of leveraged finance. By Andy Thomson.
The scale of opportunity for Chinese NPL deals appears vast, but there are hurdles in the way. Andy Thomson examines the findings of a report from PwC.