Private Equity
Credit shops have traditionally avoided the strategy, but innovative new opportunities are luring them to carve a niche for themselves
3 min read · 07 February 2019
Comments from one of the US's largest pension plans are a reminder that the debate around credit lines is not settled.
2 min read · 30 January 2019
The use of facilities is so ingrained in the private equity industry that nothing short of an extreme event can turn back the tide.
3 min read · 29 January 2019
Banks are changing the way security notices are issued to LPs following the firm's collapse.
4 min read · 11 January 2019
Provisions to allow this kind of borrowing are becoming better documented in LPAs, the co-head of Crestline's portfolio finance vehicle tells PEI.
3 min read · 26 November 2018
SocGen’s dispute with some Abraaj LPs over an unpaid facility could have far-reaching consequences for the fund finance industry.
4 min read · 26 November 2018
The lender’s head of global fund banking for EMEA tells PEI about the implications of the Abraaj Group saga, enhancements in underwriting, changing LP bases and fee structures.
3 min read · 03 October 2018
Apax Global Alpha’s interim statement sheds light on subscription credit lines, fund deployment and an appetite for healthcare.
2 min read · 16 August 2018
Finding the right financing partner can be challenging. MUFG’s head of fund financing, Ben Griffiths, explains the factors GPs should consider and how they can make themselves lender-friendly.
3 min read · 11 July 2018
Recent mega-deals have electrified the German private equity market, but what’s next? Our panel of experts share their thoughts on what’s in store.
10 min read · 05 July 2018
