Loan market wary of elections but M&A optimism strong

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Loan market wary of elections but M&A optimism strong

Optimism

Economic and political concerns will have a far greater impact on the loan market next year than this year, according to a poll of Loan Market Association members. But many market participants are hopeful that M&A activity — which has already picked up late in 2016 — will finally boost volumes next year.

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