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Disputes break out over cure contribution terms
5 years ago
CLO market participants are divided over the use of cure contributions — a mechanism that allows majority equity investors to put cash into the CLO to prevent a deal from breaching its overcollateralisation or interest coverage tests. In return for keeping a CLO ticking, sources say equity investors expect to be paid a rate of return of around 20% -
We are yet to find a mass-media article that devotes attention to the potential merits of CLOs
5 years ago
Far too many recent mass-media articles critical of the CLO market are heavy on the hyperbole and light on the facts, writes our columnist and Eagle Point founder Thomas Majewski -
2018 breaks more records as US new issue CLO volumes pass $125 billion
5 years ago
US new issue CLO volumes for 2018 currently stand at $125.68 billion, making 2018 a record-breaking year for the sector, according to CLO-i data -
ESAs extend reporting olive branch to European CLOs
5 years ago
A group of European supervisory authorities (ESAs) have raised hopes that CLOs could avoid some of the toughest reporting requirements under the securitisation regulations coming into effect in January -
Loan volumes fall in Europe but rise in US
5 years ago
European CLO managers seem to be eating into the loan market with more appetite than their, US counterparts, who are perhaps spoiled for choice. But background risks lurk in both markets -
Muzinich aims to take granular portfolio tactic across Europe
5 years ago
Muzinich has put together what it describes as a “direct lending 2.0” strategy, which it anticipates will serve as a solution to the constraints faced by middle market lenders in Europe. The firm launched the Italian version of the strategy in November via its Italian subsidiary Springrowth SGR and is looking to create follow-ups in other European jurisdictions -
The financial crisis was the making of ’em
5 years ago
Some of the largest and best performing CLO managers before the crisis were fairly nimble by today’s standards — but these 1.0 outperformers are now among the biggest names in the industry -
US regulation drives insurance money towards credit ETFs
5 years ago
Institutional investors are increasingly allocating to credit exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but their motivations are changing. These vehicles are famed for their liquidity, but several investors are said to be pouring money into them for the long term amid regulatory changes which have made ETF investments more favourable -
LMA seeks no-deal Brexit safety net for European lending
5 years ago
European regulators have voiced concerns about the potential damage a no-deal Brexit scenario would do to the syndicated loan market and the wider European Union economy -
Derivatives market jumps forward on Ibor fallbacks
5 years ago
The derivatives market has moved closer to a consensus on how to replace interbank offered rates (Ibors) in contracts, with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda) finding that most market participants favour a retrospective rather than forward-looking approach for benchmark fallbacks -
Points up front: “I always think of myself as Bruce Lee when I’m investing in CLO equity”
5 years ago
An analytical mind, a strong network of industry contacts and an eye for value are vital for a competent CLO equity investor. But don’t forget the one-inch punch -
Europe/US relative value play opens up in battle of the bears
5 years ago
All indications point to 2019 being a tough slog for credit on both sides of the Atlantic, but a consensus is forming that US high yield has the most to worry about. That, say strategists, could present opportunities for those looking to trade one region against the other -
CLO warehouse terms free up as stakeholders negotiate
5 years ago
CLO warehouse terms are becoming more flexible as dealers compete for business, and equity investors seek to extract maximum value from their deals. Sources say that warehouse maturities are more frequently rising to three years for certain deals in the US market, and that banks may be moving away from the mark-to-market warehouse model -
Risk retention was difficult, but worth it
5 years ago
When US skin-in-the-game rules were announced in 2014, it was clear they would be a burden for managers. But no one expected risk retention funds to bring new types of investor into CLOs -
Finding the hidden value in success
5 years ago
Learning from one’s mistakes is often cited as key to professional development. However, widening this perspective and paying attention to things that go well can further improve performance -
Raising a glass to women in CLOs
5 years ago
Creditflux’s inaugural Women In CLOs event took place in New York last month, with a wine tasting forming the perfect backdrop to an evening of networking -
Junior debt set to be more attractive, but...
5 years ago
Clearly there are more eyes on the CLO market than ever. But some speakers at the CLO Investor Summit were warning of masquerading managers, free-riders, borrower weapons and zombies -
Merry Christmas from the EU: Commission gifts regulatory relief to securitisations
5 years ago
European securitisers can breathe a sigh of relief today after the European Commission has endorsed calls to relax its securitisation regulation -
The financial crisis was the making of 'em
5 years ago
Some of the largest and best performing CLO managers before the crisis were fairly nimble by today's standards - but these 1.0 outperformers are now among the biggest names in the industry. -
European CLOs hold up to 19% exposure to UK assets, but Brexit curbs demand, says Wells Fargo
5 years ago
As Brexit permutations become increasingly convoluted, the average CLO manager holds 13% exposure to loans domiciled in the United Kingdom, notes Wells Fargo in its latest research. But CLOs have made a noticeable shift away from the country as uncertainty rises -
Selwood plants third credit opportunities fund with $150 million
5 years ago
Selwood Asset Management has launched a third iteration of its global credit opportunities strategy, according to 14 December US regulatory filings -
Mirabaud boosts emerging markets capabilities with manager acquisition
5 years ago
Galloway Capital Management, an emerging markets-focused hedge fund manager, has been fully acquired by Mirabaud Asset Management -
Swiss financial company SYZ launches private markets division
5 years ago
The family-owned Swiss financial group has launched a private markets division to invest and advise across private equity, private debt and real estate - as it is “too big to ignore” -
GSO co-founder plans new credit business
5 years ago
GSO Capital Partners co-founder Tripp Smith is launching his own credit management firm, according to a report by Bloomberg -
Amundi surpasses €800 million target for third European direct lending fund
5 years ago
Amundi Dette Senior FPE III will provide debt financing to European mid-sized companies, primarily focusing on French mid-market companies
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