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How the Growth of Private Credit is Impacting Private Equity

OfficeHours

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. What impact has this had on private equity?

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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. This ensures that the insurer can cover the potential payout.

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Representation and Warranty Insurance for M&A Deals: Cooling Market and Emerging Trends

Cooley M&A

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers navigate challenging market conditions. In current market conditions, underwriters increasingly are offering initial retention below 1% and as low as 0.5%

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Transforming Adversity into Opportunity: The Need for New Technologies Fuels Insurance M&A

Deal Law Wire

While insurance companies have struggled throughout the pandemic, with share prices collapsing due to a rise in insolvencies, new technologies have the potential to transform the industry, driving a flurry of M&A activity in early 2021. Insurtech has the added benefit of generating cost-saving efficiencies. A Market Full of Opportunity.

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How Merchant Banks Help Businesses Grow and Succeed

Razorpay

They may help with underwriting, fundraising, credit or financial advice. Underwriting Services Merchant banks also provide underwriting services for initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, follow-on public offerings (FPOs) and rights issues. What is a Merchant Bank?

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What are ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Scores?

Peak Frameworks

Consequently, professionals working in private equity, corporate finance, or investment banking should have a comprehensive understanding of ESG scoring. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.

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What is Private Banking and How Does It Work?

Razorpay

Exclusive Investment Opportunities Private banking clients gain access to investment products and opportunities not available to the general public, such as: Private equity and hedge funds. Private bankers provide personalized financial services, such as asset management, estate planning, and tax advice.

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