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Private Credit Defaults 101: Back to School
As Labor Day approaches, the unofficial end of summer is upon us. But, before we get too sad, there is also the familiar back-to-school energy.
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September 2, 2026 
Markit Recap – 5/16/2016
European hybrid bonds continue to underperform Idiosyncratic risk in the European corporate hybrid bond sector has seen new issuance stall…
Buyout Bottom?
Middle market and large cap LBOs totaled thirteen so far this quarter; there were sixty for 2Q 2015. Source: Thomson…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 5/16/2016
Assets under management (AUM) increased in April for both U.S. CLOs and retail loan funds. CLO AUM edged up to…
Lead Left Interview - Ned Music and Fenton Burgin (Part 2)
This week we continue our conversation with Deloitte’s Ned Music and Fenton Burgin. Mr. Music is an SVP in the…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 5/16/2016
Larger PE Funds Continue to Realize Gains at Longer Horizons From the one-year mark to the 10-year, the horizon internal…
Preqin Private Debt Intelligence - 5/16/2016
Credit Strategies Hedge Funds Face Testing Times Credit strategies hedge funds saw a trade-off between limited volatility and near-neutral returns…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 5/16/2016
Contact: Timothy Stubbs timothy.stubbs@spglobal.com
Markit Recap – 5/9/2016
iTraxx net notional spikes post-ECB QE decision The prospect of the ECB buying up corporate bonds, potentially squeezing supply in…
Lead Left Interview - Ned Music and Fenton Burgin
This week we chat with Deloitte’s Ned Music and Fenton Burgin. Mr. Music is an SVP in the US firm’s…
Preqin Private Debt Intelligence - 5/9/2016
Private Debt Industry Set for Growth in Germany Lending to Germany-based companies by private debt funds has typically been hindered…
Middle Market Deal Terms at a Glance - May 2016
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffer stefan@sppcapital.com
Private Credit and Business Cycles (Second of a Series)
Timing in private credit investing is an important part of decision making for asset managers. Having a view on where…
Pipeline Pique
With one month of the second quarter behind us, the forward calendar for all syndicated loans remains below last year’s…
Private Credit and Business Cycles (Last of a Series)
The question of where we are in the business cycle may ultimately be answered only in hindsight. Similarly what triggers…