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The Art of Pricing Loans (Fourth of a Series)

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We noted with interest the “Pi Day” celebrations last Saturday. 3/14/15 echoed that mathematical constant (the definition of which escapes us for the moment), spawned dozens of matrimonials, and marked the birth of Albert Einstein. March 14 was also the birthday of Billy Crystal, though we haven’t figured out the π connection there yet. Speaking…

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Markit Recap – 3/16/2015

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It’s that time of the year again when CDS market participants turn their attention to technical, rather than fundamental, factors. The Markit credit indices (iTraxx and CDX) roll every six months, and March 20 will see the first roll this year. This can result in significant dislocations between the… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in

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Lead Left Interview - Chris Flynn and Sam Tillinghast (Part 2)

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This week we continue our conversation with Chris Flynn and Sam Tillinghast, co-CEOs and co-CIOs of THL Credit. Headquartered in Boston, with investment teams in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Houston, THL Credit manages a BDC that invests primarily in middle market mezzanine debt for companies seeking capital for growth and acquisitions.  Second of two…

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Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 3/16/2015

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According to Thomson Reuters LPC’s latest survey of buyside and sellside institutions active in the middle market, the impact from Leveraged Lending Guidance on banks’ ability to invest in deals is becoming significant. Less than 10 percent of non-banks and one fifth of banks surveyed in… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...

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