EQT has launched what is believed to be the first ESG-linked fund bridge facility of its kind in the global fund financing markets, calling it a "game changer" for the firm and private equity industry.
EQT has signed an ESG-linked subscription credit facility related to its private equity business line.
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: By: Ted Craig, Jenna Lalji, Dentons Whilst the true, long-term impact of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, the global financial markets have already experienced a huge wave
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: By: Ted Craig, Jenna Lalji, Dentons Whilst the true, long-term impact of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, the global financial markets have already experienced a ...Article Link
Kinderhook has acquired Paramount Specialty Pharmacy and PharmBlue Holdings and will combine them with its existing pharmacy companies Long’s Drugs and PharMedQuest. The new merged platform will operate under the name of Avita Pharmacy. Kinderhook
Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) returned to the green bond market on Monday, raising $500m on the back of a book that was 10 times oversubscribed.
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The recent proliferation of ESG funds reflects a surge of interest among investors to align their investment portfolios with their values. While the impetus for the ESG movement signifies a meaningful change
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The recent proliferation of ESG funds reflects a surge of interest among investors to align their investment portfolios with their values. While the impetus for the ESG movement signifies a mean...Article Link
Sofia Karadima investigates the increasing appetite for impact investing by speaking to three European LPs about how they define impact, their favoured measurement metrics, and the kinds of managers they look for
Participants in the sustainable bond market are considering allowing issuers to publish a sustainability framework after issuing bonds, instead of before. This would be a major change in market practice.
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing many of sovereigns to expand their borrowing programmes. The below table details the impact of the outbreak on the funding requirements of major sovereign borrowers.
Hotelier Finance, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based property company New World Development Co, is seeking consent to skip covenant tests until June next year as it deals with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on
Marcus John, founder and chief executive of Sports Capital Advisors, tells GlobalCapital to expect a wave of insolvencies in national sport leagues but, he believes, sports with global appeal should fare better after lockdowns ease.
Private banks are joining public sector issuers in channeling their resources towards tackling the impact of Covid-19. This table tracks the bonds that financial institutions have issued in response to the pandemic.
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020. An impact strategy
Kinderhook Industries has acquired Original One Auto Parts. This acquisition is the firm’s 86th acquisition in the automotive aftermarket. Dallas-headquartered Original One Parts is a provider of recycled, refinished, and certified original equipment manufacturer auto parts
Francisco Partners has held a final closing of three funds, two equity funds and one credit fund, with an aggregate $10 billion of capital. The three new funds are Francisco Partners VI LP with $7.45
Raymond James has added Andy Schwartz to its investment banking team as a managing director and co-head of its newly formed commercial and industrial services sector team. Mr. Schwartz has long been active in the
