speciality finance

Returns on ILSs are declining, just as the global ambitions of firms issuing them are being boosted by new regulations in Asia, writes Adalla Kim

A protracted cycle and fierce competition mean investors in private debt need to try and escape the crowds.

Hidden behind the headlines about trade wars, a lesser-known but equally troubling lack of finance could damage supply chains. With bank lending hit by regulators, can private debt firms be the answer? John Bakie investigates

Investing in leasing railway rolling stock could offer attractive returns on reliable assets with a 50-year lifespan.

The firm is seeking more than double its $370m debut fund, which won a $100m allocation from a Minnesota retirement plan.

The continent looks set to follow in the footsteps of the US as venture lending gathers steam, but challenges lie in wait.

Structural changes in the trade finance industry present opportunities for lenders, argues Mikael Bonalumi of Audentia Capital Management.

Canada's recently legalised Cannabis market could be a major opportunity for debt funds looking to diversify.

The appointments are part of the manager’s efforts to grow the team it set up last year.

There are many approaches to healthcare debt, ranging from investing in companies with negative cashflow up to profitable mid-market businesses. We lift the lid on four ways to engage with the sector