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Golub Capital Altman Index jumped 21%, and technology earnings soared 54%, compared to 2019.
The Toronto-based firm has attracted $4bn in commitments from more than 50 investors for Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund VI, twice as much as the second-biggest debt fund.
Of the the firm’s 15 NAV loan and preferred equity deals in 2021, 80% were done with top 100 private equity managers by size, says an executive at the lender.
Small companies play a vital role in the economy, but the pandemic has left many struggling financially. Could alternative lenders fill the gaps to support a broad economic recovery? John Bakie investigates
Borrowers are tapping into ample liquidity for acquisitions and developments while lenders are being adequately compensated for risk.
An uneven recovery may lead to a divergence in sector-specific NPL ratios.
Following a turbulent year, investor appetite is back with firms looking to tap into niche and innovative sectors.
The last 12 months has demonstrated the resilience of private debt as an asset class, say Bridgepoint Credit’s Andrew Konopelski and Hamish Grant, who see busy times ahead for their expanded platform.
Private markets are typically viewed as a below investment-grade ‘alternative asset’, but we believe the investment-grade component of private debt provides interesting advantages, say MetLife Investment Management’s Nigel Murdoch, Jennifer Potenta and John Tanyeri.
European private debt remains resilient while investors prioritise differentiated strategies.
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