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Six leaders in private debt talk about the spectacular rebound in market conditions for the US economy from 18 months ago.
US fundraising has recovered strongly in recent months. Private Debt Investor investigates why the spotlight is on North America.
The sector has emerged from last year’s covid-related uncertainty stronger than ever with fundraising on the up and ESG increasingly important.
North American-focused funds recovered in the first half, following a difficult year.
The country maintains a double A+ sovereign debt rating amidst a global pandemic, Credit Benchmark says.
Tech sector earnings surge 52% in the second quarter compared to 2019, according to Golub Capital Altman Index.
Talent management remains the critical operational lever, amid a strong hiring market for private debt.
Aggregating ever-growing pools of global capital presents unique opportunities and challenges, says Antares Capital’s Donna Yip
Combining data analytics with deep expertise is key to identifying the most attractive opportunities, including through the covid-19 dislocation, says Marianna Fassinotti, managing director at the D. E. Shaw group.
Energy and digitisation were key sectors for infrastructure debt investment last year. Our colleagues at Infrastructure Investor explore the dynamics.