Lender News

Conflicted

October 9, 2008 - Sprawling PE mandates, covering all areas of the capital structure, have opened the door for potential conflicts of interest.

Fundraze

October 8, 2008 - Institutional investors will still invest, but the fundraising market looks nothing like it did 18 months ago.

Norwest Funds Olympus’ Norwesco Buy

October 8, 2008 - The eight year old mezzanine investor firm invested $40.6 into the transaction.

SPACs Brace for Hedge Fund Industry Shrinkage

October 3, 2008 - Unwinding positions could hamper SPAC backlog; mid-market companies eyeing blank-check exits may find opportunities dwindling in near-term.

Senate Gives Bailout Bill Green Light

October 2, 2008 - Senate approved the bill late Wednesday, passing it along to the House, which is expected to vote on it Friday.

Plan B? Still Working On It

October 1, 2008 - The House's shocking rejection Monday of legislation designed to steady financial markets left policymakers bewildered and the fate of the bailout in doubt.

US House Rejects Bailout Bill; Dow Off 777 Points

September 29, 2008 - After three hours of debate, the House unexpectedly rejected the bill that would create a government facility to buy troubled assets.

Bailout Plan Reached, Vote Coming Later

September 29, 2008 - If the bill is passed and signed, Treasury would immediately get $250 billion to start buying up bad mortgage-related assets.

Recycled Paper Fights American Card M&A Play

September 29, 2008 - The listed greeting card maker’s acquisition of the smaller, recycled card maker's debt comes after the potential buyer acknowledged earnings shortfalls.

GE Capital To Scale Back

September 26, 2008 - GE cited the 'unprecedented' turmoil on Wall Street for the strategic decision, which came alongside reduced guidance from the conglomerate.

WaMu Taken Over, Sold To JPMorgan

September 26, 2008 - All uninsured deposits were covered, likely stemming depositor panic as a result of the closure.

El Paso Pipeline Partners Makes Gas Buys

September 18, 2008 - Colorado, southern investments will be partially financed through debt.

Malas Joins Broadpoint As DCM Head

September 17, 2008 - Broadpoint Capital has hired Keith “Lex” Malas as managing director and head of its debt capital markets origination group.

More Loan Sales in Works

September 9, 2008 - A pair of Southern banking companies, Regions and Synovus, provided updates on how they are tackling the distressed commercial real estate loans.

PE Investors Climb On Wagon

September 9, 2008 - Deal is W.P. Carey's latest in Europe, a market it has focused on for a number of years, exec says.

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