Private Equity
Are fears of a lack of red flags in deal structures overblown? There’s little doubt what equity providers think, but some lenders believe the same.
3 min read · 26 March 2018
The private debt market is booming. Even as lenders expand into alternative niches, the private equity-sponsored market remains by far the strongest source of deals.
5 min read · 12 March 2018
The ‘b’ word has been used in relation to private equity. Should its close relative private debt be worried?
2 min read · 29 January 2018
The special situations investment shop is expected to invest in fewer than 20 companies.
2 min read · 15 December 2017
Private equity firms have turned to credit and sector-specialisation to keep up with LP demands for capital allocations over the past year.
3 min read · 14 December 2017
The firm is expected to begin accepting commitments for the $500m vehicle in Q1 2018, according to a source familiar with the matter.
1 min read · 14 December 2017
Co-founder Leon Black said the vehicle is a work in progress and one of several projects to augment permanent or long-term capital at the firm.
2 min read · 06 December 2017
The private equity firm launched its credit arm in May with the addition of a BNP Paribas veteran.
2 min read · 30 November 2017
PECA Family Office is planning to reduce its exposure to Europe as GPs and LPs voice concerns over its appeal in the Dutch capital.
3 min read · 20 November 2017
Investors in the continent’s private equity market should be considering other parts of the capital structure, writes Syntaxis Capital’s Africa head.
3 min read · 31 October 2017