Not a Normal Mortgage Crisis: How the Mortgage Industry Weathered the Pandemic
After a bumpy start to the second quarter, when tariff announcements inhibited issuance, US high yield bond activity rallied strongly, demonstrating the market’s resilience and maturity....more
In 2023, despite aggressive predictions of a near-term recession, the economy remained relatively steady. This resulted in an uneven year for restructuring. Substantial money has been raised in the private credit markets and...more
After a challenging 2023, US and European leveraged loan issuance showed year-on-year gains in Q1 2024 as a more stable interest rate outlook encouraged borrowers and lenders to return to the market. After a challenging...more
HEADLINES - -Rising interest rates and reduced refinancing options are increasing the likelihood of restructuring and financial distress in the next 12 months -Cov-lite debt packages have given borrowers breathing...more
European leveraged finance markets saw significant inertia through the course of 2022 as high inflation, rising interest rates and cooling M&A activity put the brakes on leveraged loan and high yield bond issuance. How will...more
Parties engaging in rescue capital transactions should prepare to meet the recapitalization demands of real estate entities. Many real estate investment vehicles are suffering from an “equity gap” in their capital...more
Increased volatility and reductions in asset values in the equity markets, coupled with rising interest rates and a slowing macroeconomic environment, have affected a wide range of equity-linked products. Continuation of...more
Leveraged loan activity slows in the US, Europe and APAC as a volatile economic backdrop and the rising cost of debt starts to weigh on issuance - Leveraged loan markets have been buffeted by a challenging macroeconomic...more
Mining & metals companies can take advantage of low prices in the leveraged finance markets to manage their liabilities amid the expected recession. The current economic environment creates opportunities for the mining &...more