Mining companies entered 2020 in good financial shape and have continued to secure finance despite disruption from COVID-19
The use of net asset value finance by private equity firms has spiked under COVID-19 as managers explore new sources of liquidity in a weak M&A market
Refinancing activity has proven an attractive option amid COVID-19 disruption, with borrowers in good standing seeking to extend maturities and take advantage of low interest rates
Chinese real estate lenders lift APAC high yield bond issuance after an active Q3
COVID-19 split the retail financing market—players of scale with online capabilities thrived, while retailers reliant on brick-and-mortar stores for the bulk of their earnings came under increasing financial pressure
The oil and gas sector has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 lockdowns and there has been little relief as restructurings rise across the industry
Dividend recapitalization activity plunged in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 but, as markets recovered, investor appetite for recap deals swelled
After taking a deep dive in Q2, US leveraged loan issuance picked up in Q3, while European markets gained year on year
Although US high yield bond issuance cooled somewhat in Q3 2020, it still hit record highs, while European activity remained on an upward trend
The law will make German financial markets more competitive, allowing issuers and investors to benefit from efficiencies and lower transaction costs
The UK’s new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act introduces a restructuring plan procedure that enhances the flexibility of the English scheme of arrangement
Although COVID-19 lockdowns have seen high-profile companies lose their investment grade status, lenders have continued to support these credits
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