The disruption has led senior leaders at financial services firms to ask some basic questions, from how do we keep our employees safe, to what does our near-term financial health look like, to what if this crisis continues over the long-term. … READ MORE >
Financial services
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 >
As ESG accreditation evolves, don’t forget the Principles for Responsible Investment
The Principles for Responsible Investment is a United Nations-backed effort that demonstrates an organization’s commitment to responsible investment practices. … 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 >
Private equity is booming. So why are fewer middle market launches planned for 2020?
A closer look at the private equity industry shows a growing divide among firms. The largest private equity firms – those with individual funds of $1 billion or greater – are driving a disproportionate amount of capital flows. … READ MORE >
As the coronavirus spreads, bond markets take notice
Fears over the outbreak of the coronavirus in China have combined with moderated corporate earnings and continued delays over the Boeing 737 Max to suppress yields on 10-year Treasuries. … READ MORE >
Middle market hedge funds, facing a squeeze, look to AI and alternative data
The traditional approach of using corporate earnings reports, poring over regulatory filings and mining census data is not enough anymore. Instead, hedge fund managers are looking to alternative sources of information like web-scraped data, satellite imagery, credit card tracking and social media sentiment, … READ MORE >
Declining demand for commercial loans points to continued uncertainty
Demand for commercial loans softened dramatically in the third quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported, signaling that businesses continue to be cautious amid simmering trade tensions and slowing economic growth. … READ MORE >
Private equity looks for recession-proof deals
These are flush times for American private equity funds. Through November, they have raised more capital than any other fiscal year. But a good portion of that cash has not been put to use – yet. One reason is that many takeover targets have simply become too expensive, a dynamic … … READ MORE >