Alternative lending

Goldman Alums Set up Matchmaking Platform for Private Credit

The idea behind Fundflow is to help democratize the industry by giving overlooked smaller companies access to a larger pool of potential lenders.

November 24, 2023

Lenders & Private Credit

Private Credit Fund Formations are Just the Tip of the Iceberg

A liquidity shortfall among regional banks is opening the door for private equity-backed credit funds.

October 27, 2023

Lenders & Private Credit

Oaktree’s Panossian Sees Private Credit Luring Cash Away From PE

Credit quality remains high, in part because rising interest rates are making buyers even pickier.

September 7, 2023

Real Estate

Rescue Capital May Save the Day in Real Estate

Pain in the banking world is still being felt after the SVB debacle, creating opportunity for alternative lenders.

July 19, 2023

Financial services

Mid-Market Buyers Will Turn to Direct Lenders During a Recession

“Direct lending is a vital financing strategy for middle-market businesses,” says First Eagle's Chris Flynn.

July 28, 2022

Bankers & Advisors

Sun Life Buys Majority Stake in Crescent Capital to Bolster Asset Management Business

The deal for Crescent comes as many companies are struggling to stay alive through the coronavirus pandemic, and are turning to alternative lenders for money they can’t get from banks.

October 22, 2020

Bankers & Advisors

Ares says risk of distress for small business is underestimated

Strains will show in repayment rates on company and consumer loans, rent and mortgages, according to Ares CEO Michael Arougheti.

June 10, 2020

Cybersecurity

M&A wrap: Feb. 7 Deadline for M&A Mid-Market Award nominations; Advent, Crosspoint, Forescout, First Eagle, THL Credit, Nestlé, Samsung

Advent and Crosspoint buy cybersecurity firm. Tomorrow is the last day to submit nominations for the M&A Mid-Market Awards. First Eagle raises new mid-market lending fund. Nestlé invests more capital in peanut allergy drug.

February 6, 2020

Bankers & Advisors

Lenders Forge Ahead

October 1, 2018

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