PDI Staff Writer
The lower mid-market presents an attractive opportunity to secure advantageous deal terms in pursuit of higher risk-adjusted returns, says Grier Eliasek, president of Prospect Capital.
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Lending at scale in Europe’s granular residential market requires a careful balance of operational efficiency and local knowledge, says Adam Baghdadi, head of lending solutions at Arrow Global.
As direct lending captures more and more deal activity, firms in this segment will need to differentiate themselves on various fronts, argue Ian Fowler and Adam Wheeler, co-CEOs of Corinthia Global Management.
Investors wishing to benefit from positive tailwinds across US, Europe and Asia-Pacific would do well to consider a global direct lending strategy that looks across all three markets, say Tyler Gately, Justin Hooley and Orla Walsh at Barings.
The recent market volatility has created both challenges and new prospects, says Ian Jackson, head of strategic opportunities at Permira Credit.
Ares leads fourth-largest private credit deal. Plus: CLO market could still be hit by "second order" effects; and emerging Africa/Asia infrastructure fund raises fresh capital.
Figures from CBRE show commercial real estate lending is growing despite difficult market conditions. Aberdeen favours private credit; and Monroe Partners launches a venture to invest in RVs and marine vehicles.
PDI Europe Summit finds LPs concerned about dealflow and possible recession. Plus: also at the Summit, private equity professionals offered thoughts on a challenging financing climate, and a range of industry players shared their thoughts on market conditions.
Loan Note: Family offices in private debt migration; Where distressed players are seeing opportunity
PDI Europe Summit finds a rising tide of family office money targeting private debt. Plus: GP and LP thoughts on the distressed market; and Canyon and Variant announce new hires.