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As funds swell, pressure to deploy rises and managers can stray from their expertise
The era of pure-play private equity is over. Banks are pulling different divisions together to serve the complex needs of global asset managers
Specialist moves after 18 years in the market
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Of all the parts of the EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the Taxonomy is closest to the heart of the green bond market. -
Centre right members of the European Parliament have balked at approving a proposal to change the EU’s Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities so it highlights unsustainable activities. Jon Hay reports.
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Lease accounting changes known as IFRS 16 are rolling out through capital markets, with companies keen to reassure investors that, despite the new way of presenting their balance sheets, little has changed. But that’s not true for every firm and for some high yield issuers, the change represents a big loosening in covenant terms.
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Troubled French pipeline technology maker Vallourec unveiled a turnaround plan alongside its fourth quarter numbers on Wednesday evening, as well as an extension of its bank facilities that soothed some of the refi worries that have plagued the company.
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Second lien loan structures are substituting in for unsecured high yield issues, as a strong bid from direct lending funds pushes prices for the product tighter. Despite wariness from many banks about the product, Goldman Sachs has been seen actively competing with private debt funds to offer second lien finance, adding to the product’s advantages for sponsors.
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UK gambling software firm Playtech has raised its revolving credit facility to €272m, having agreed its first deal of that type since printing its debut bond in the last quarter of 2018.
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