Corporate Debt

An understanding of the differences of the European and US Private Debt markets is critical for any investor looking prospectively at the two investment opportunities, and an experienced manager can seize opportunities in the European market.

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A collection of MV Credit thought leadership pieces.

This article seeks to explore the role of ESG Engagement for private credit managers as a necessary and desirable component of a comprehensive ESG strategy integrated into the investment process, as well as over the life of ownership.

Semi-liquid solution allows smaller institutional investors to access private debt.

Are insurers missing an opportunity when it comes to their limited allocation to emerging market corporate debt?

Nicole Downer, Managing Partner at MV Credit, explains the firm's key ESG initiatives.

The point of view of Frédéric Nadal, CEO of MV Credit.

A deep dive into several risk/return considerations reveals that - in MV Credit’s opinion – the PC asset class continues to be a more compelling opportunity for investors over both the long and short term, even as bond prices remain depressed.

How meaningful ESG targets, robust credit selection in mid-caps, and inflation mitigation can add value.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

Assets managed by the private capital industry have seen unprecedented growth over the last decade and this trend is set to continue. MV Credit examines in this article the role that ESG plays against this backdrop of vast capital allocations shifting towards private assets.

Stable returns, protection against inflation, diversification and resilience through cycles are benefits explaining the growing interest of investors in private debt since the foundation of MV Credit in 2000. During the past two years, ESG has firmly moved to the top of the agenda for private investors.

Loomis Sayles believes that an allocation to bank loans can be a strong addition to a fixed income portfolio for both the short-term and long-term investor.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

Frédéric Nadal, Managing Partner & CEO at MV Credit, explains why private assets offer an attractive risk/return SCR profile to insurers.

In this ClearPath Analysis roundtable, Natixis Investment Managers and MV Credit experts discuss the challenges of private market investing.

In this ClearPath Analysis roundtable, Natixis Investment Managers and MV Credit experts discuss the opportunities of private market investing.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

The ongoing search for yield is leading investors to think outside the box and look at alternative income sources.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

Consistent cashflows, even in periods of high volatility, enable investors to match long-term needs.

DC members and smaller DB schemes get long-awaited access to illiquid assets.

Lender-friendly environment combined with investor focus on sustainability provide a unique opportunity.

A closer look at the fundamental differences between the US and European Leveraged Loans markets.

COVID-19 has sent many countries into a recession, with more defaults and financial restructurings the likely outcome. Against this background, attention has turned to the challenges facing private credit managers.

MV Credit looks back at the private debt market in 2020 and focuses on the highlights of its strategy.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

In this Clear Path Analysis report, MV Credit experts elaborate on why more investors are looking into European private debt.

Since inception in 2000, MV Credit has been involved in a few restructuring scenarios, most of which date back to the GFC.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

MV Credit has a broad experience in using fund financing to create value for investors and working with lenders.

The Covid-19 crisis has triggered a downturn, bringing challenges that experienced managers can overcome with strict investment discipline, partnering with private equity sponsors and active monitoring of credits.

While the eyes of many are on loan documentation, Nicole Downer of MV Credit says the focus should be elsewhere, including fostering solid relationships with sponsors.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

MV Credit believes that partnering with the right sponsor is a key factor behind its 20-year strong track record and can help minimise the impact of credit losses.

The importance of credit selection cannot be stressed enough

How MV Credit has managed to successfully navigate the credit cycles over the last 20 years.

Nicole Downer, Managing Partner at MV Credit, elaborates on the importance of experience to navigate ‘crisis’ periods thanks to their two decades track record.

Why DC schemes may need to rethink their default options.

Amid high market stress, robust strategies can continue to deliver.

In times of an economic slowdown where businesses are fighting to stay alive, a distressed debt investor has a potentially fertile hunting ground.

How much of the IG market is likely to be downgraded? Possibly a lot more than anticipated just over a month ago.

Investors of many types were blindsided by the COVID-19 Crisis. Emerging Market (EM) debt investors, familiar with volatility and the opportunities market dislocations can provide, have been assessing portfolio allocations in light of shifting valuations.

Fund’s investment strategy and loan documentation should consistently be reviewed in anticipation of economic cyclicality, whether in an up or down market, not in reaction to ongoing events.

What’s the impact of COVID-19 on the finance industry (private Equity, banks, debt funds and non-bank lenders) and what it could mean for lenders and borrowers.

The “illiquidity premium” has been a much-debated topic in economic theory for some time now, the premise being that if an asset cannot be readily sold without meaningfully impacting its value, then it should reward the holder with an enhanced return.

A quarterly look at data and topics in the syndicated loan market.

Over 6,500 lines of data have been investigated, spanning back to 2004 to explore a comprehensive set of eight asset classes and their respective traits, highlighting return and volatility over various points in the cycle.

Clear Path Analysis sits down with Denis Prouteau, CIO of Private Debt & Real Assets at Ostrum AM, to talk about the prospects of real assets, infrastructure and private debt going forward.

An interview by Clear Path Analysis with Nicole Downer, Managing Partner at MV Credit, about investing in the competitive Private Debt Market in Europe in 2019.

How UK Defined Contribution (“DC”) schemes can overcome the misconceptions that stop them offering investments with superior risk-return potential.

The retrenchment of investment banks in the private debt space has given rise to unserved demand of credit and debt financing as an opportunity to private debt funds across Europe.

Strong case for including non-financial information in investment decisions.

MV Credit shares their thoughts about the European leveraged loan market

Ostrum AM: Interview with Denis Prouteau, CIO Real Assets Private Debt.

Frederic Nadal, CEO at MV Credit, explains how important it is for a private debt investor to select loans with an ESG lens.

Creating bespoke portfolios through alignment of bank and asset management capabilities

MV Credit: Interview with Frederic Nadal, CEO.

Many institutions, sovereign wealth funds and family offices ploughed in to government bonds 10-15 years ago when yields were attractive. Those bonds are now maturing and need replacing.

Fixed income investors may be stymied by the current mix of interest rate projections and global macroeconomic news.

Compared to investment grade bonds, corporate loans provide a sizeable yield pick-up and excellent risk-return characteristics relative to other credit instruments.

How to incorporate SCR constraints into the portfolio allocation for insurer.

Private debt can be a lower-risk, higher-yielding alternative to traditional bonds.

Including alternatives strategies in a portfolio can help to improve performance whilst reducing risk.