Alternative Investments… Climate-Aware Capital Markets and the Imperative of Private Capital Accountability 16 Mar 2026March 13, 2026 Introduction Climate change has moved decisively from the margins of environmental policy into the core architecture of global finance. What was once framed primarily as an environmental externality is now…
Alternative Investments… Evaluating Gas Companies: Metrics That Matter 3 Dec 2025December 3, 2025 The natural gas sector continues to be viewed as a transition fuel—cleaner than coal and oil—and plays a key role in enabling renewable integration through flexible baseload support. It remains…
Alternative Investments… Macro Views and Implications for Private Markets 3 Sep 2025September 3, 2025 Trade Deals Bring More Clarity to 2H25 Macro View I: Trade deal momentum has improved. The US now has a growing share of trade covered by deals, although tariff levels…
Alternative Investments… Private Markets Insight: Private Credit vs. Private Equity 29 Aug 2025August 29, 2025 Private Markets Update Private Credit Banks are playing a smaller role in credit provision due to regulatory constraints and capital requirements. Private credit has stepped in to fill this gap,…
Asset Allocation… Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Transforming Investment Strategies 14 Aug 2025August 14, 2025 Saudi Arabia’s investment landscape is being reshaped by Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy beyond oil by promoting mega-projects such as NEOM and Red Sea Global, along with…
Alternative Investments… Top BDCs: Comparing Dividend Yields and Credit Quality 5 May 2025 A Business Development Company (BDC) is a closed-end investment vehicle established by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to enhance capital access for small and mid-sized businesses. Structure: Public or Private…
Alternative Investments… Private Credit Insights: The Rise of Asset-Backed Finance 24 Apr 2025 In private credit, asset-backed finance (ABF) involves lending against a pool of tangible or financial assets without going through public securitization markets. Instead of issuing securities broadly, these deals are…
Alternative Investments… Deregulation’s Role in the Growth of Private Credit ETFs 13 Feb 2025February 13, 2025 In 2025, the U.S. administration under President Trump is expected to implement deregulatory measures that may significantly impact the private credit sector. The administration could reconsider existing financial regulations, potentially…
Alternative Investments… Innovations Driving the Private Credit Landscape 13 Jan 2025January 13, 2025 The global private credit market is experiencing significant expansion and transformation, creating new investment opportunities while also posing regulatory and risk management challenges that stakeholders must carefully navigate. As of…
Alternative Investments… Post-COD Renewable Energy Assets M&A 12 Aug 2024September 19, 2024 The Commercial Operation Date (COD) is a significant milestone in the lifecycle of renewable energy projects. It marks when a project transitions from the construction phase to becoming operational. On…
Capital Market… Banks’ Involvement in Private Credit 29 Mar 2024September 19, 2024 Banks' involvement in private credit has become increasingly significant in recent years as the private credit market has expanded. Some banks have established direct lending platforms, offering loans to private…
Alternative Investments… Alternative Credit Strategies 6 Mar 2024September 19, 2024 Alternative credit strategies refer to non-traditional lending and credit investment forms that go beyond standard market instruments like public corporate bonds or government securities. These strategies often aim to generate…
Alternative Investments… Current Trends in the Private Credit Market 28 Nov 2023September 19, 2024 The private credit market refers to non-bank lenders providing loans or credit to companies. Unlike traditional bank loans or publicly traded bonds, these credit instruments are not traded on public…