All Debt Markets articles – Page 3
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White papersDebt’s Bull Case ‘Remains Intact’
In this Q&A, Pieter Welman describes how an evolving political backdrop and the urgency of the energy transition are shaping the opportunity in infrastructure debt.
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White papersThe Case for US Real Estate Debt
Private commercial real estate debt (CRE debt) is an income-focused, downside-mitigated strategy that has historically experienced little correlation to real estate equity. Among its virtues are a track record of relatively low volatility strategy and potential for upside in a rising rate environment.
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White papersExpert Q&A: Real estate debt; a compelling asset class in tough times
In this article originally published by Private Debt Investor magazine, Natalie Howard, Head of Real Estate Debt, Schroders Capital, insists it’s a great time to consider the property lending sector, with the banks pulling back and the competitive environment favourable to lenders.
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White papersReal estate market dislocation looms but opportunities remain for investors
Market dislocation is looming for the real estate industry as a result of higher debt costs compounded with steeper capital requirements to meet green credentials required by legislation and demanded by investors.
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White papersDebt: Targeting the opportunities for alternative lenders
Against the current volatile macroeconomic backdrop, the lending community is likely to be more cautious in 2023, meaning the overall supply of debt finance will be constrained in the short term. Where debt is available, it will reflect the uncertain environment, i.e. lower leverage at a higher cost.
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White papersMonthly Research Report: January 2023
Debt Funding Gap Widens As Lower Collateral Values & Icr Bite
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White papers2023 Global Real Estate Outlook - 3
Barings experts in the U.S. and Europe discuss the risks and opportunities for commercial real estate debt and equity heading into 2023.
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VideoEuropean Commercial Real Estate Debt
There’s an interesting opportunity in European Commercial Real Estate Debt markets today and that is driven by the fact that bank regulation, combined with the rising rate environment, is making it more difficult for banks to provide the same type of liquidity as they have historically.
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White papersFinding attractive relative value in sub-investment grade infrastructure debt
Many investors seek to mitigate the business and financial risks associated with infrastructure debt by primarily targeting the investment grade segment of the market. Such instruments are deemed to have a low risk of credit default by rating agency methodologies.
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PodcastFrom Distressed Debt to Capital Solutions: An Evolving Landscape
As the global economy has slowed, investor interest in distressed debt strategies has risen. But the distressed market isn’t what it used to be.
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White papersView from Private Markets: Reappraising the value of real estate debt
In our latest newsletter, we explore the impact of high inflation on property values and look at how real estate lending strategies can provide investors with a valuable diversifier.
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White papersReal assets in focus: What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical themes, we look at some of the key recent trends in the real asset universe.
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White papersEuropean infrastructure debt – navigating new challenges
Particularly during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, infrastructure debt proved to be resilient as an asset class. Despite lockdowns shutting down businesses and many aspects of society, specific sectors such as renewables, telecommunications and utilities continued to perform through the provision of essential services.
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White papersEuropean Real Estate Debt: Why Now?
Against a backdrop of decades-high inflation and rising rates, real estate debt is worth considering—especially given the potential for attractive returns, duration risk mitigation, and diversification.
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White papersHow to overhaul Europe’s outdated budget rules
Europe’s budget rules are in dire need of an overhaul. A new regime of higher inflation means the European Central Bank cannot on its own support growth or prevent fragmentation. But governments are hampered by fiscal constraints that are too simplistic and which, after years of breaches, lack credibility.
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White papersGoodbye share buybacks, hello bond buybacks
Robin Usson, senior credit analyst, explains why he believes the current relative cheapness of equity vs. debt is presenting issuers with unprecedented opportunity.
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White papers*Global tensions: Investment strategies for uncertain markets*
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are threatening market stability, yet many investors remain unprepared for the challenging times ahead. Private markets and private debt offer an attractive alternative.
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White papers*Private market assets: the new funding stream that’s here to stay*
Private market assets have transformed the investment landscape in the 14 years since the global financial crisis.
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White papersThe Widening Appeal of Private Placements & Infrastructure Debt
Illiquid asset classes like private placements and infrastructure debt can offer investors incremental risk-adjusted returns, as well as a number of other compelling competitive advantages.
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White papersA word with our expert on green bonds
‘The green bond universe is an attractive alternative to conventional debt’
