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The ‘responsible’ movement has gained momentum in emerging markets, but credit may be on the verge of replacing equity as the main driver of change. In outlining a potted history, David Creighton of Convergence explains why
Faster chapter 11 cases have now become possible and private debt firms are expected to be in the vanguard of this development. David Hillman, Elisabeth Baltay and Chris Theodoridis of Proskauer explain why.
John Wills of MetLife Investment Management charts the rise of a market that is attracting investors and issuers on an increasingly global basis.
As strategies proliferate and limited partners scale their investments, expectations of customer service are ever increasing, says Paul Burdell, CEO of LCM Partners.
As private credit continues to thrive in Europe, Tavneet Bakshi, head of EMEA at FIRSTavenue says funds terms are still evolving towards greater alignment of LP and GP interests.
While the BDC sector is riding high, an improvement in reporting standards could attract many more institutional investors, says Cliffwater's Stephen Nesbitt
As private equity funds reach middle age, they will increasingly be seeking NAV facilities to unlock additional liquidty, says Reed Smith's Leon Stephenson
Some sectors are already struggling as the global economy begins to slow down while others are booming and fund managers will need to know how to spot opportunities in both camps, according to Baird's Paul Bail
The sheer number of smaller companies in Europe is vast so who is taking advantage of the opportunities created by this capital gap? Tingting Peng of ESO Capital seeks answers
How Anglo-Saxon and Dutch pension funds are helping to transform the world economy, with alternative assets on their radars. By Nicolas Firzli