All Credit articles – Page 18
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White papersPrivate credit’s role in mid-market opportunities
Upper middle-market corporate credit dynamics bring both challenges and opportunities. Expert insights reveal how the convergence of private credit and public markets is influencing investment strategies.
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White papersInvesting for resiliency with alternative credit
Investors have become increasingly uncertain of the investment landscape given the various economic and geopolitical factors which remain in flux. According to the Nuveen Institutional Investor Uncertainty Barometer, investors feel we are in a period of elevated macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty with 93% receiving an Uncertainty Score above the normal level of 50.
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White papersLooking across ETF fixed income markets
For ETF fixed income investors, 2024 continues to be a positive year: most companies have managed to weather a backdrop of macro uncertainty; investors have continued to have access to attractive levels of yield; inflation, while sticky, has been moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, the volatility experienced at the start of August proved to be a storm in a teacup.
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White papersPrime Time for CLOs
In this Pensions & Investments Q&A, Adrienne Butler breaks down the qualities that make CLOs a solid investment amid shifting market dynamics and the potential for further rate cuts.
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White papersPrime opportunities within direct lending
Within the direct lending universe M&G Investments believes the most attractive opportunities lie within the more conservative end of the mid-market. We explore why this is likely to be the case and how conditions within the asset class have changed.
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White papersAll to Play for in 2024
In this PDI Q&A, Bryan High discusses the trends and dynamics likely to shape direct lending through the remainder of 2024.
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White papersThe critical role of covenants in Private Credit
Covenants in private credit often act as crucial safeguards, functioning as early warning systems for lenders. They help monitor borrower stability and manage risks, allowing lenders to intervene if deviations from their base case occur.
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White papers2024 U.S. Affordable Housing Impact Report
At Nuveen Real Estate, we recognise that the shortage of affordable housing options is a prevalent issue and significant market opportunity. We are committed to investing to preserve affordability, improve housing quality and sustainability, and enhance resident well-being in assets across the globe with dedicated affordable housing impact investments in the U.S.
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White papersPrivate credit: Everything old is new again
How do credit markets diversify and potentially smooth out returns in a portfolio? John Popp and Chris Kempton from UBS Credit Investments Group (CIG) discuss the latest market developments, opportunities, and more.
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White papersPrivate Credit: Lessons from a deal-making expert
In a volatile economic climate with inflation and interest rate uncertainties, Kevin Lawi, Head of Private Credit at Credit Investments Group in UBS Asset Management, provides insights on the current state of public and private debt markets
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VideoInvestmentNews: Demand for Private Credit, BDCs Not Slowing Anytime Soon
Matthew Freund, President of Barings BDC, recently sat down with InvestmentNews’ Gregg Greenberg to discuss his outlook for private credit, where Barings is seeing opportunities to deploy capital, and how rates impact the BDC landscape.
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White papers2H 2024 Alternative credit insights: Investing for resiliency
Shifting signals on interest rates create opportunities
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White papersCLOs: The Positive Streak Continues
While CLOs remain well-positioned for the months ahead, we continue to see benefits to staying up in both quality and liquidity.
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives Q3 2024
Quarterly macro and market insights from Capital Group’s fixed income team
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White papersPrivate Credit Outlook: The Heat is On
Private market growth in recent years has been remarkable. We think there’s more to come.
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White papersESG Momentum in Non-Investment Grade Credit
Issuers are facing an increasingly high bar in relation to environmental, social and governance standards. Our recent panel discussion provided ideas on setting goals and working toward achieving them.
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White papersCollectors vs. selectors & the growing presence of direct lending megadeals
Where does the direct lending market end and the broadly syndicated market begin? With the growing prevalence of mega direct lending deals, the answer is less straightforward than it was even a few years ago.
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VideoDiversifying Private Credit Beyond Corporate Risk
Over the past ten years, life insurers have increased allocations to private credit, both as way to hunt for yield in the zero-rate environment as well as to match their long dated liabilities.
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White papersBuy and maintain: an alternate approach to fixed income investing
Nuveen’s approach to buy and maintain investing combines the power of active investing — including diversification and stringent credit risk management — with the benefits of passive investing, such as low turnover and cost-effective fees.
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Video10 Minute Masterclass—Senior Secured Loans
Senior secured loans offer a unique blend of attractive yield potential with some protection against both credit and interest rate risk. At a high level, senior secured loans have the potential to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and other portfolio benefits.
