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Asking a few simple questions can reveal the essentials of a manager’s leverage strategy and its ability to protect investors’ interests, writes NXT Capital’s Neil Rudd
Whether it is high leverage levels or covenant-lite loans, there are plenty of issues weighing on fund managers’ minds, say Kevin Griffin, CEO and CIO, and Greg Racz, president, of MGG Investment Group
Direct lending in the mid-market has changed over the past five years. As Twin Brook Capital Partners approaches a milestone anniversary, founder and managing partner Trevor Clark discusses the state of the industry and how it has evolved since 2014
Software and technology is one of the most promising growth sectors in the US direct lending market, with a shift to cloud computing helping support an attractive opportunity set, says Brent Humphries, president of AB Private Credit Investors
Financial institutions have changed a lot since the crisis. Paul Burdell of LCM Partners reflects on the impact of ongoing regulatory implementation and what it means for those in Europe’s non-performing loan market.
As the US venture debt market expands, the bulk of opportunities rely on the VC market and have stood the test of time, says Hercules Capital’s Scott Bluestein.
Sponsorless deals are playing second fiddle to a highly competitive sponsored market, but Kartesia’s Jaime Prieto insists there are great opportunities for those prepared to roll up their sleeves
Structural changes in the trade finance industry present opportunities for lenders, argues Mikael Bonalumi of Audentia Capital Management.
Steven Miller and Jessica Reiss of Fitch Solutions examine the subtle changes to credit agreements that could pose a danger when today’s deals are affected by the next downturn.
Gabriella Kindert on how the experience of setting up a private debt investment team made her an even stronger believer in diversity.