Demand for covered bonds is rising as investors seek opportunities to deploy capital in low-risk assets during a period of market uncertainty
Private debt funds are rapidly expanding into a segment of the market traditionally dominated by banks
Investment grade debt markets have enjoyed buoyant activity levels as elevated interest rates see investors and lenders race to build exposure to high-quality borrowers
US and European high yield issuance surged in Q1 2024, but in APAC, conditions remain challenging
Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe rallied in Q1 2024 as a clearer view of interest rates brings lenders and borrowers back to the market
During Q1 2024, borrowers returned to the US syndicated market to reprice costly private credit facilities
Lenders with ambitions to grow their portfolios and secure higher yields see opportunities in the venture debt space
Weaker deal flow and tighter profit margins are driving a wave of consolidation in the European non-performing loan servicer market
Robust economic growth and increasing cross-border investments are driving a surge in transaction activity in the subcontinent
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, cross-border transaction flow between Spain and Mexico has continued to deliver opportunities for investors and dealmakers
A strong finish to 2023 helped to boost global leveraged loan issuance at the end of an otherwise rocky year for all key markets
High interest rates weighed down on deals, precipitating a drop in leveraged loan issuance in 2023. However, there are reasons to be optimistic that deal activity will pick up in 2024
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