The next 10 years of impact investment

In the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) emerged as a contentious topic and were viewed through a cautious lens. However, as financial markets have evolved, the asset class has been

CLOs provide the attributes that investors look for in their core bond portfolios: attractive yield, safety, and diversification, and have continued to outperform core fixed income through this most recent volatility. As a result, an allocation

Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) are a new asset class within the finance world. They offer diversification options and potential attractive returns to investors. However, their complex structure and involvement of multiple parties can make them difficult

European collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) have proved remarkably stable since S&P Global Ratings rated its first transaction in 2000. During this time, European CLOs have resisted several upheavals, including the global financial crisis, the dotcom bubble,

Private credit investing has gained momentum in recent times compared to other asset classes. PitchBook estimates that private debt now makes up about 10% to 15% of total assets under management (AUM) in the private markets,

What exactly is CLO equity? How does it function in the complex world of investments? If you are curious about these questions, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will unravel the

The integrity of the global financial system has been endangered by a number of external shocks to the economy over the past 20 years, underscoring the necessity for proper portfolio diversification to safeguard investors from negative market

In an ever-changing landscape of modern financial services, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and structured asset-backed security have become crucial in shaping investment strategy, risk management and capital allocation. CLOs – structured security backed by assets –

Collateralised Loan Obligations, or CLOs, are bond instruments issued to fund a specific pool of loans, typically senior secured or ‘leveraged’ loans, to companies. The bonds are split into tranches that can carry different ratings (and

When assessing past and present structured products, it is clear that products have been offered that failed to meet investors’ expectations. For this reason, it is important that advisers have a clear understanding of what structured

When investors think of bonds, their minds immediately go toward U.S. Treasuries or other IOUs issued by corporations. Maybe municipal securities enter their minds. But these are just the tip of the iceberg with regard to

The $1.2 trillion collateralized loan obligations market is moving toward individual investors and financial advisors in ways that can make sense as a cash alternative or alternative income source. There are fewer than a dozen ETFs

Wall Street bankers looking to raise fresh financing for multi-billion dollar buyouts are getting a boost from the record start to the year from a critical part of the leveraged loan universe. Sales of collateralized loan

For the intrepid investor, there is no shortage of diversified investment opportunities. Interest in cryptocurrencies, structured products, direct indexing, and other “trendy” assets has grown in recent years, but a new report by Morningstar suggests that advisors may need