Posts by THE LEAD
Why BDCs Matter (Part Four)
When business development companies were created by Congress in 1980, they were designed in response to concerns about liquidity. Specifically,…
Read MoreLead Left Interview – Greg Mason and Troy Ward
This week we speak with Greg Mason and Troy Ward, managing directors with KBW’s North America Equity Research team. Messrs.…
Read MoreMarkit Recap – 11/3/2014
It is apparent to all market participants that volatility, so long dormant in this QE-saturated era, has returned in recent…
Read MoreLoan Stats at a Glance – 11/03/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Cuong Huynh cuong.huynh@spcapitaliq.com
Read MoreSelect Deals in the Market – 11/03/2014
Stat of the Week – Consumer Sentiment
Relative Value
While market values for BDCs have recovered after October’s slump, they remain at a significant discount to both high-yield and…
Read MoreWhy BDCs Matter (Part Three)
One of the many benefits of business development companies is their ability to easily hold a wide range of investments.…
Read MoreLead Left Interview – Bill Siegel
This week we speak with Bill Siegel, interim CEO, Second Market. His firm provides transaction process services for private companies…
Read MoreMarkit Recap – 10/27/2014
Earnings season is well underway and the Federal Reserve is set to end its bond purchase programme, but in Europe…
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