Coronavirus

The leasing fund reached final close at a time of unprecedented turmoil in the airline industry.

Volatile times encourage opportunism and today’s most interesting strategies may demand investor flexibility.

The outbreak of the virus is the trigger for the pain likely to be suffered by many lenders and investors. But Gregory Racz of MGG Investment Group says the roots of this pain were to be found in poor deal structuring.

The coronavirus crisis has helped push fundraising even lower in 2020 after several years of decline.

Lenders are shifting towards stable assets amid coronavirus-led disruptions.

Despite the crisis, alternative lenders are keen to secure more business including in senior lending and acquisition finance.

Amid the current crisis, firms must not take their eye off the ball in areas such as fiduciary obligation, operational risk and regulation. Michael Johnson of Crestbridge explains why.

The coronavirus crisis is creating unprecedented financial distress across markets and provides the first key test of private credit’s ability to manage a downturn.

Our latest figures show private debt funds are finding it tough to raise capital, but this was true before the virus struck.

Effective communication during the coronavirus pandemic will be key to safeguarding businesses and preparing for the future, writes Prosek Partners' Josh Clarkson