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Bot claims funding is ‘cheaper than peers who borrow from independent banks or credit funds’
Innovation and ambition have been hallmarks of mergers and acquisitions activity this year, but there are some signs of weakness in private equity
A slow destruction of misallocated investment is more likely than a sudden stop
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David Cameron’s involvement with Greensill Capital blew a financial scandal into a political crisis, as details emerged of the close contacts between the company, civil servants, ministers and the British establishment. Last week, UK lawmakers had their chance to grill Cameron directly, in a session which can’t have been too comfortable. But amid the self-exculpation, the ex-Prime Minister had a couple of good points. -
Indonesian multi-finance company Federal International Finance is making a quick return to the market for a $250m new money loan, having closed two deals in the past year.
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Chinese issuers Redsun Properties Group and Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co have hit the offshore bond market, grabbing a brief issuance window ahead of a public holiday on Wednesday.
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Singapore’s food and agri-business Olam has raised a $1bn loan to support its acquisition of US spices and seasoning company Olde Thompson.
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Barclays has hired Mani Joseph from Goldman Sachs to lead its Asia special situations team.
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Some CLO sources expect increased fears about inflation to enhance demand for CLO liabilities, as investors seek floating rate instruments. But other sources see the market taking a pause as investors assess the broader impact of inflation on fixed income and on relative value with corporate bonds. Sustained inflation could also hurt corporate profitability, and therefore the credit quality of CLO obligors.
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