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Business of Private Credit: Safety, Not Size
Even the best credit managers have loans that go bad. What separates them from everyone else is the history and experience they bring to working these problems out.
Markit Recap - 11/17/2014
We’ve commented in recent weeks on volatility, but it’s been mainly a macro phenomenon. Geopolitics, Ebola and uncertainty over monetary…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 11/17/2014
Bigger is Better in PE, but For How Long? Bigger is still better in the global PE industry. Funds managing…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 11/17/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Nidhi Tulli nidhi.tulli@spcapitaliq.com
Markit Recap - 11/10/2014
Geopolitical risk was all the rage earlier this year, and played a major part in credit spreads widening in a…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 11/10/2014
Software Deal Valuations are Soaring The software sector commands an outsized share of PE dollars. About 70% of all 1Q-3Q…
Junk Trails
As a pure yield matter, the average BDC has been a significant better play than single-B high yield bonds, with…
Lead Left Interview - Greg Mason and Troy Ward (Part 2)
This week we continue our conversation with Greg Mason and Troy Ward, managing directors with KBW’s North America Equity Research team.…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 11/10/2014
European secondary loan trading volume fell 11.5 percent to $18.27 billion during the third quarter from $20.64 billion in the…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 11/10/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Nidhi Tulli nidhi.tulli@spcapitaliq.com
Why BDCs Matter (Part Four)
When business development companies were created by Congress in 1980, they were designed in response to concerns about liquidity. Specifically,…
Lead Left Interview - Greg Mason and Troy Ward
This week we speak with Greg Mason and Troy Ward, managing directors with KBW’s North America Equity Research team. Messrs.…










Why BDCs Matter (Last of a Series)
We conclude our series on business development companies by answering your questions: Is it better for a BDC to be…