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European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball

European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball

White & Case’s European leveraged finance team evaluates the predictions they made at the beginning of 2024 for leveraged loan and high yield bond activity

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Indonesian lending activity poised for rebound

Indonesian lending activity poised for rebound

Macroeconomic uncertainty has impacted Indonesian debt markets in recent years. But, after a period of disruption, prospects for domestic and offshore debt issuances are brightening

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China’s real estate sector shows the beginning signs of recovery

China’s real estate sector shows the beginning signs of recovery

After a challenging three years for China’s real estate sector, a government stimulus package and improving macroeconomic conditions have raised hopes that the industry has turned a corner

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Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing

Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing

Spain’s renewable energy assets are producing more power than ever. However, as energy prices flatten out, refinancing renewable energy infrastructure could prove to be tricky

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NPL players rethink strategy in a changing market

NPL players rethink strategy in a changing market

Elevated interest rates have led to an increase in European NPL volumes, but levels remain far below the peaks during the financial crisis period. NPL investors and servicers are rethinking their business models to adjust to a smaller market

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Sanctions move up the agenda for lenders and borrowers

Sanctions move up the agenda for lenders and borrowers

Compliance with sanctions regimes has been a priority for debt markets. Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the stakes for lenders and borrowers are higher than ever

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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction

High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction

High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024

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Debt portability provides a lifeline for M&A

Debt portability provides a lifeline for M&A

Portability isn’t a typical feature of loan documents, but in a market where refinancing remains expensive and at times tricky, stakeholders are exploring how portability terms can help maintain M&A activity

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Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets

Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets

US and European leveraged loan markets record massive increases in issuance as issuers race to refinance

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Despite short-term volatility, rising interest rates may improve Japan’s economic outlook

Despite short-term volatility, rising interest rates may improve Japan’s economic outlook

Rising interest rates have challenged some markets, but in Japan, where rates have languished in negative territory for almost a decade, a rate increase is generally welcome news for investors

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South Africa M&A regulation: Adapting to change

South Africa M&A regulation: Adapting to change

A peaceful election and slowing inflation have put M&A markets in South Africa in a more advantageous position. However, taking advantage of South African deal opportunities requires a clear understanding of a rapidly evolving regulatory backdrop

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Moving on up: Europe’s CLO market is making a strong comeback

Moving on up: Europe’s CLO market is making a strong comeback

The first half of 2024 has been a bumper year for European Collateralized Loan Obligations and a mix of market and legislative catalysts could push the second half into record-breaking territory

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