The private equity industry is in a position to help the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic by investing in growing companies, helping them add employees, increasing capacity with their supply chains, investing in critical infrastructure systems and improving the communities they serve. … READ MORE >
How family offices and their portfolio companies might qualify for loans under the CARES Act
Some family offices might be classified as a small business under the Small Business Administration. And they could be eligible for loans under the CARES Act. … READ MORE >
How to become a qualified lender under the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program, an ambitious $349 billion loan program designed to quickly give relief to small businesses, represents an unusual opportunity for lenders to expand their client base with loans that are fully guaranteed by the federal government. … READ MORE >
With the CARES Act, online lenders are poised to become mainstream
The $2 trillion CARES Act promises to help many American businesses, individuals and states overcome the severe impact from the corona pandemic. But one industry in particular is in a strong position to benefit: Fintech, and especially online lending businesses that have been gaining market share in recent years. … READ MORE >
For family offices, coronavirus presents a new challenge, and chance to reposition
Like any industry sector, family offices are facing challenges in managing the coronavirus crisis, but they also have the opportunity to prepare for the eventual rebound. … READ MORE >
As leveraged loans rise, so do risks for middle market companies
With so much easy capital available, some companies have taken on more than they can chew if the business cycle were to hit the brakes. … READ MORE >
As hedge funds struggle, money flows to limited stakes in private equity firms
A number of large, mature investors have taken a greater interest in creating funds dedicated to investing in minority interests in general partners of both open-end funds and closed-end funds. … READ MORE >
SEC brings clarity to accredited investors and family offices
In an effort to bring clarity to what constitutes a family office and how it can operate, the SEC in December approved a measure that would streamline the definition of who can invest in these investments, known as the accredited investor. … READ MORE >
Family office direct investing is on the rise
The amount of wealth managed by family offices continues to grow as more families sell out of their founding businesses. Direct investing by these offices have grown more than 100% in the last 10 years. … READ MORE >
Foreign investors eyeing U.S. companies may want to learn more about CFIUS
For a very long time the United States has attracted direct investment from overseas. As the trade war between the United States and China has escalated, CFIUS, a little-known U.S. regulatory body that has traditionally operated behind a veil, is becoming more visible following legislation in 2018 that gives it more power to scrutinize inbound dollars. … READ MORE >