The global health crisis may have come out of the blue, but some things are a little easier to foresee. Here are some themes we think will make headlines repeatedly in our coverage.

This year has seen small company financing dominated by state-backed schemes. But as they come to an end, fund managers can reclaim lost territory.

Distressed debt firms will be hoping to win big in our awards, which were launched this week. But some warn that LPs could lose out if the opportunity set is delayed much longer.