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Global financial institutions differ in their assessment of systemic risk, says Alex Di Santo of Crestbridge.
A focus on collateral allows asset-based lending to provide something of a safe haven in volatile times. Larry Klaff and Lisa Galeota of First Eagle Alternative Credit consider its merits.
Following this year's market volatility and lending supply-demand imbalances, David Brooks and Alice Cavalier of Arcmont Asset Management see what's in store for capital solutions lenders next year.
Intercreditor agreements are re-emerging in debt financings and can have profound impacts for the investee company. Lowell Citron, Rossie Turman and Geena Caporale of law firm Lowenstein Sandler explore the key aspects.
With a new and modernised approach to legal rights, Italy may be set to give greater encouragement to direct lenders interested in participating in the market.
PLEXUS Research's Matthias Kirchgaessner recounts a debate he initiated on the topic at PDI Germany Forum, with representatives of the lower, mid-market and upper-mid-market.
In a highly leveraged market, holdco financings are becoming increasingly popular, but lenders need to be aware of some distinguishing features, say Proskauer's Evan Palenschat and Eitan Goldberg.
The sale-leaseback is in fashion due to a combination of a manufacturing construction revival and a credit crunch.
As the US witnesses an increase in lender infighting, is it a phenomenon likely to spread to the other side of the Atlantic? Michael Jacobs of Boies Schiller Flexner weighs up the prospects.
A difficult macro backdrop has not spared the healthcare sector entirely, but Aymen Mahmoud of McDermott Will & Emery thinks activity in selected areas is likely to pick up.