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How the Growth of Private Credit is Impacting Private Equity

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The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing. However, with so many companies now backed by private credit, a new question has emerged.

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Tech unicorns UK – complete guide to the billion-dollar club

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Cryptocurrency Bio: Blockchain.com allows users to buy, trade and sell cryptocurrency. The group comprises of brokering firm Howden, underwriting agency DUAL, MGA and its data and analytics arm HX. 25 – Ovo Energy Value: $1-$1.3bn Founded: 2009 What do they do? 8 – Monzo Value: $4.5bn Founded: 2015 What do they do?