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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 
State of the Capital Markets – First Quarter 2016 Review and Second Quarter 2016 Outlook
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Lead Left Interview - Dr. Tim Kelly (Part 2)
This week we continue our conversation with Tim Kelly, a 30+ year veteran of private equity and capital markets. Since…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 4/4/2016
The Bigger, the Better: Private Equity Funds Still Trending Upward in Size Although there is a fair amount of quarterly…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 4/4/2016
U.S. leveraged lending, at US$112bn in 1Q16, was down 29% from 4Q15 Instability in oil prices and credit concerns in…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 4/4/2016
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Markit Recap – 3/28/2016
Returns on US dollar denominated emerging market (EM) bonds have outstripped developed nation peers so far this year, as confidence…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 3/28/2016
1Q16 US Syndicated loan volume tumbles 19% y-o-y; Down a more substantial 37% q-o-q US syndicated loan volume took a…
Lead Left Interview - Dr. Tim Kelly
This week we chat with Tim Kelly, a 30+ year veteran of private equity and capital markets. Since retiring as…
Private Profiles
Distressed debt and special situations funds show somewhat higher returns than direct lending funds, but carry significantly higher credit risk.…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 3/28/2016
As Investment Activity Slows, Competition for Quality Remains Fierce As March winds down, the first quarter of 2016 currently has…
Select Deals in the Market - Sample
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When Senior Debt is Not Senior Debt
Last Saturday a friend of ours took advantage of the spring-like weather, wading upstream from his house. Armed with his…