In the evolving landscape of private markets, direct lending has emerged as a resilient and attractive strategy for investors seeking yield and diversification. Even as asset yields have moderated ...

Private market assets have increasingly become a go-to investment for financial advisors. 401(k) plan access, newer interval funds and other evolving investment pathways to alternatives are opening ...

The BSL market is an important source of finance for medium- and large-sized companies. In a traditional BSL deal, several banks and non-bank financial institutions act as a syndicate and lend a ...

The lowest borrowing rates are often found through commercial banks and the SBA since they are lending to the most creditworthy borrowers. As the risk to capital increases, so does the cost to borrow.

The environment was quite constructive to start 2025, with significant deal flow carrying over from 2024 and expectations for improved business conditions. Business and economic conditions are now ...

Unlike some other investment vehicles that benefit from preferential tax treatment, such as qualified dividends or long-term capital gains, which are taxed at lower rates, direct lending returns do ...