article thumbnail

European leveraged finance: A whole new world

JD Supra: Mergers

European leveraged finance in 2023 was saddled with the negative effects of elevated interest rates. Subdued M&A pipeline and cautious underwriting by banks limit buyout financing opportunities. Subdued M&A pipeline and cautious underwriting by banks limit buyout financing opportunities.

Finance 165
article thumbnail

What Has Changed In Public Finance Since June 1st?

H. Friedman Search

However, something in the world of public finance changed. Then that changed, and I am pleased to announce that even though the perception is that firms are not hiring in public finance – that is not the case. Expansion On The Horizon But is that all for our public finance industry on this topic? Especially bond counsels.

Finance 233
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Next Stop: Charlotte October 2024 - Underwriting Secondaries Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

The market for financing pools of interests in private equity funds and private credit funds continues to sizzle, with new lenders joining the market and competition on pricing leading to a tightening of spreads for the most sought after deals.

article thumbnail

Portfolio Purchase Pointers July 2023 - NAV Acquisition Finance for Secondaries Facilities

JD Supra: Mergers

In the private equity secondaries market, financing is often used to facilitate the purchase of portfolios of interests in private equity funds. These transactions require lenders to underwrite the value of assets that the borrower does not yet own, which gives rise to a specific set of challenges for the lenders.

Portfolio 130
article thumbnail

Are You Really Ready To Hang Up Your Dancing Shoes?

H. Friedman Search

I had been given an assignment to fill an underwriter position, a rare task as most of my recruiting is opportunistic. I have referred to the graying of public finance bankers and bond counsel over the years and have actually moved professionals in their sixties to new firms. I have to admit that this question surprised me.

article thumbnail

Raising Capital for Acquisitions: Funding Sources to Finance Your Dream Deal w/ Parnell Speed

How2Exit

b' E205: Raising Capital for Acquisitions: Funding Sources to Finance Your Dream Deal w/ Parnell Speed - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Parnell Speed is a seasoned professional with a background in engineering and experience in the real estate sector.

Finance 130
article thumbnail

What is an Insurance Underwriter? (Definition and Key Responsibilities)

Peak Frameworks

An insurance underwriter is a professional responsible for evaluating the risk of insuring a person or asset and determining policy terms. Originating from marine insurance in Europe during the 17th century, underwriting has come a long way. The Process of Underwriting Risk Assessment Let's take the example of life insurance.