PDI Staff Writer
As SME owners face dilution, many turn to the venture debt market. David Bateman, managing partner of Claret Capital Partners, explains some of the latest trends.
With strong growth rates and limited competition, Central and Eastern Europe is a land of promise for lenders, say Marcin Leja, partner and CEO; Magdalena Śniegocka, principal; and Radoslav Tausinger, partner at CVI.
How we compiled the 2024 GI 75 ranking.
Panellists at the PDI New York Forum reflected on the scale of opportunity in asset-based finance. Plus: why Pluralsight may not be as worrying as some think; and smaller funds to the fore in Luxembourg.
Borrower pressure eases as rates come down. Plus: ADIA makes latest commitment to real estate debt; and Finnish financier gets support for SME lending.
"The worst feels like it's behind us" – one of the views expressed at last week's PDI New York Forum. Plus: Monroe lands mandate from the White House; and Angel Oak completes mortgage securitisation.
Both Muzinich and Carlyle have been out signing joint ventures covering everything from energy transition assets to equity release mortgages. Plus: AXA IM Alts is also eyeing up further diversification with an investment-grade, liquid ABS fund.
We bring you three LP views ahead of our PDI Germany Forum. Plus: BlackRock and Partners Group take a collaborative approach to attracting wealth capital; and France's LBP AM makes progress for its latest senior secured debt fund.
Chatham makes hires for new collateralised loan obligation business. Plus: Fitch brings NAV loans into its ratings universe; and Ocorian exposes North American GPs' concerns over EU regulations.
Loan Note: AXA IM Alts to acquire mid-market manager Capza; European loans outperforming comparators
AXA IM Alts' acquisition of Capza is the latest example of private debt consolidation. Plus: Alcentra finds European loans are outperforming; and HSBC launches two new private debt strategies.