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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 -
London CCPs to be given 12-month EU equivalence in no-deal Brexit scenario
5 years ago
The European Commission will continue to grant equivalence to UK central clearing counterparties for 12 months in the case of a “no deal” Brexit, it has been variously reported -
Robus targets €300 million for second distressed debt fund
5 years ago
Robus Capital has held a first close for its second distressed fund, Robus Recovery Fund II, Creditflux understands -
San Francisco pension bolsters private credit portfolio with €60 million commitment
5 years ago
San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System has awarded €60 million to a distressed debt fund -
Atlanticomnium adds co-manager to credit opportunities team
5 years ago
Atlanticomnium, an investment advisor for several of GAM Investments' bond funds, has appointed a co-manager of GAM credit opportunities strategies -
Spanish bank prices €972 million SRT with triple As paying 31bp
5 years ago
Cajamar Caja Rural, based in southern Spain, has priced a €972.1 million significant risk transfer (SRT), according to market sources -
Cash-CDS basis set for comeback after "falling knife" mishap, predicts BNP Paribas
5 years ago
The beginning of 2019 should revive interest among credit investors to trade the basis between cash bonds and credit default swaps, according to BNP Paribas strategists – following what they term “falling knife” dynamics in this year’s fourth quarter -
EQT raises its second European direct lending fund
5 years ago
EQT has raised €2.3 billion for a European direct lending fund, exceeding its initial €1 billion target -
European CLO volumes to drop in 2019, but mezz could benefit, says BNP Paribas
5 years ago
Demand for European leveraged loans will be lower in 2019 due to lower CLO issuance, predicts BNP Paribas -
Cairn sheds light on single-investment SRT fund
5 years ago
Fresh details have emerged on Cairn Capital’s new significant risk transfer (SRT) funds with the manager informing Creditflux that Pathfinder Fund III was structured such with US requirements in mind -
Singapore fund to lend to financial institutions in emerging and developing markets
5 years ago
Singapore’s EFA Group is aiming to raise $100 million for a fund that will lend to banks and financial institutions in emerging and developing economies
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