Claire Coe Smith
Private funds are taking a larger share from banks as deal volumes grow.
The German market held up well in 2022, but 2023 could prove more challenging.
The UK has dropped behind France for the first time in terms of deals.
Smaller businesses can offer outsized returns but managers need to do their homework first.
US direct lenders are seeking to gain an edge with industry knowledge.
Direct lenders don’t seem rattled by a more challenging backdrop.
Direct lending is continuing to gain importance in the Asia-Pacific region.
Global deal values hit a 20-year low in January, but the picture is mixed.
Fund managers able to play across the capital structure are best placed.
Interest rate rises to tame inflationary pressures have ‘wrought havoc’ on private debt portfolios, so how are lenders reacting?