Credit – Page 11
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Insurers more upbeat on credit after expectations ‘reversal’
Most insurers no longer think the credit cycle is in its final stage
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NewsKempen launches structured credit fund
“Easy and cost-effective access to structured credit market”
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NewsHermes finds 'clear relationship' between ESG and credit spreads
Investment manager says it has developed a model to price ESG risks for credit instruments
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USS partners Credit Suisse in private financing deal
Higher education employers’ scheme in “innovative landmark transaction” with investment bank
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Asset Class Reports
Issuance: Opportunity of a lifetime?
Are the ultra-low government-bond yields across the euro-zone a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for European and US companies to issue debt?
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Asset Class Reports
Investment Grade Credit: Market distortions
Regulatory pressures and political uncertainty triggered by the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump are creating challenges for investors in global debt markets
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Asset Class Reports
Sensitivity of global investment grade credit funds to macro factors
PureGroup analyses the sensitivity of the five largest global investment grade credit funds to changes in macroeconomic factors
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ECB seen as tapering, as 'nuanced' bond-buying decision announced
Bank to continue to buy bonds under asset purchase programme after March but at reduced run-rate
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IPE Conference: Ircantec alternative credit appetite targets SMEs
Traditional investors increase exposure to alternative debt, says Kirstein
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Strathclyde awards £450m in multi-asset credit mandates
Mandates in line with UK council pension fund’s alternative fixed income approach
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Asset management roundup: Tikehau, Lyxor UK, Investcorp, 3i
Investcorp to more than double AUM with takeover of 3i debt management business
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S&P proposes green bond, ESG assessment tools
Credit rating agency seeks feedback from investors, other market participants
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Asset management roundup: Eaton Vance, Willis Towers Watson
Eaton Vance fund to focus on high yield
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NewsCanada Pension Plan invests $450m in oil, gas royalty firm
Fund’s investment will see it support exploitation of oil, gas reserves across majority of US
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Strathclyde OKs EM debt, US credit allocation to wrap up strategy shift
Western Scotland’s £16bn pension fund agrees £30m infrastructure investment
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Special Report
SME Lending: Transmission revamp
SME lending is a crucial element in any developed economy. We assess the opportunities and risks for European institutional investors
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Special Report
Credit Outlook: Selective opportunities
Investors are re-examining credit fundamentals following the strong market gyrations of early 2016. But, as Joseph Mariathasan finds, there are still concerns about spread levels, liquidity and on-going concerns about the macroeconomic environment
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Special Report
Private Debt Funds: The price of competition
Institutional investors’ hunt for yield has led to return compression in the private debt market. Emma Cusworth assesses the dynamics
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High Yield: Beyond traditional metrics
There are no short cuts in the evaluation of high-yield opportunities, according to Anthony Harrington
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Direct lenders take up bank slack
Lower levels of bank lending are opening up opportunities for private debt, according to Joseph Mariathasan
