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Why Credit Standards Matter (Last of a Series)

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One of the fundamental differences between investing in broadly syndicated and middle market loans is the nature of the due diligence associated with those asset classes. The world of lending to large, liquid issuers is driven by public information. Investors use widely available ratings and price data on companies over $100 million in Ebitda to…

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Lead Left Interview - Cheryl Carner

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This week we chat with Cheryl Carner, managing director of Crystal Financial LLC. Based in Boston with offices in Atlanta and LA, Crystal Financial is a commercial finance company that originates, underwrites and manages secured debt. Their clients are middle market corporations that operate in a diverse set of industries. The Lead Left: Cheryl, it’s…

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Markit Recap – 5/18/2015

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Asian corporates hold up during bond selloff The recent bond selloff in Europe and the US has led to corporate spreads widening, but Asian bonds have bucked the trend with long maturity bonds… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...

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Chart of the Week - Cash Slow

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Reported cash flow growth of all institutional loan issuers has slowed from nearly 20% to just over 5% during the past four years of weak economic recovery.