Andy Thomson
A study has found that almost three-quarters of UK and Irish SMEs are not aware of the ability to secure funding based on their turnover.
In the UK, increasing interest in liquid debt could be further boosted by retail investment once an EU directive no longer applies.
It was a record year in 2016 for German mid-cap leveraged buyouts, but debt funds saw their share of the financing fall.
Valin Funds is aiming to take advantage of an improved climate for private debt funds in Germany. Its head, Nicolaus Loos discusses the key changes the market has seen.
Rate rises, geopolitics and Brexit are expected to drive an increase in workouts and distressed opportunities in Europe.
Alcentra is poised to take advantage of European banks being forced to address bad loan issues and the lending constraints they are under. David Forbes-Nixon and Paul Hatfield discuss the detail.
The year ahead looks set to be one of significant change for private debt. PDI examines what 2017 has in store.
Mid-sized funds may grow significantly to exploit continuing strong demand from LPs.
bcIMC is buying into Hayfin itself as well as committing capital to its funds. Four current shareholders are selling their positions.
The investment bank and pension fund have joined forces for a senior financing initiative focused on the European mid-market.