John Bakie
Europe's wildly different legal jurisdictions and business cultures make it complicated for debt investors to navigate.
After a couple of difficult years, CLOs have made a strong comeback.
The firm’s acquisition of FNCC will give it access to a new opportunity lending to government contractors.
The refinancing marks the third investment from a €3bn joint venture with Japanese bank SMBC.
Regulation and fees top investor concerns, but the return of the banks could be the biggest danger of them all.
Palamon’s acquisition was supported by a club led by CVC Credit Partners.
A new vehicle will extend BNP Paribas Asset Management’s reach into infrastructure debt provision as part of its rapid expansion in private credit.
A joint venture to invest in Scottish property backed by ICG-Longbow has made its fifth acquisition.
Following a successful year for credit returns, Apollo Global Management is planning a hybrid debt and equity vehicle for 2018.
Investors are concerned by regulation, but that has not stopped them from taking a bullish attitude towards the asset class.