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Business of Private Credit: Coming Home
Much attention has been paid to the suitability of Matt Damon in the lead role as the wily Odysseus in this summer’s Christopher Nolan blockbuster.
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August 12, 2026 
Syndicated MM sponsored lending volume reached $13.6bn in 2Q19
Syndicated middle market sponsored lending volume improved somewhat in the second quarter, but not nearly enough to match 2017-2018 levels.…
Private Debt Intelligence - 7/8/2019
Private Debt Fundraising Slump Continues in Q2 2019 [wpdm_package id=’26469′] Private debt fundraising slowed in Q1 2019, with a fall…
Private credit and a different view on economic conditions
Concern over the economy often relates to worries over a recession or correction. Private debt managers, however, may fear things…
Exits are way down
Private equity’s mid-year report card includes many of the same headwinds and tailwinds we’ve discussed in the past. One big…
Premium Outlets
Cliffwater’s analysis of risk premiums across asset classes shows a broad range of returns above Treasurys.
Loan Stats at a Glance - 7/8/2019
Contact: Marina Lukatsky marina.lukatsky@spglobal.com
Counting Your Losses
Losses incurred by direct lenders tend to follow a pattern based on the experience of each manager. Source: Cliffwater LLC
1H19 Leveraged lending down 44% y-o-y; Leveraged loan volume off 53%
Renewed focus on credit quality and increased market volatility combined gave rise to increased selectivity among leveraged loan investors, despite…
Private Debt Intelligence - 7/1/2019
Is Real Estate Debt Expecting a Drop in 2019? [wpdm_package id=’26336′] Specialized debt providers have started to take on the…
Private Debt: Search for Transparency (Second of a Series)
With the July 4th holiday weekend looming, readers of last week’s column on shark tracking have asked how they can…