Claire Coe Smith
There is plenty of capital for distressed debt strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, but putting it to use raises unique challenges.
The prospect of a rising default rate in the US is opening new avenues around liability management solutions.
A swathe of borrowers searching for refinancing over the next few years presents fresh opportunities.
A challenging property market is making for just the right amount of distress for opportunistic GPs.
GPs are increasingly pitching opportunistic credit strategies as an evergreen investment option for every part of the cycle.
As banks seek to shed liabilities, there’s an opportunity for GPs to step in and pick up some bargains.
Persistently high rates have transformed the landscape for opportunistic credit strategies, as borrowers seek cheaper refinancing solutions.
More and more LPs are embracing opportunities in credit secondaries, but the sector remains undercapitalised.
Weak European growth and rising defaults are tipping companies into the sweet spot for opportunistic credit.
A lack of genuine distressed debt opportunities is leading some GPs to consider whether this strategy is still a valid play.