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Changes in scope for CDS indices and tranches ahead of roll
3 years ago
Structural changes look to be afoot globally for CDS indices and tranches ahead of the September roll, with IHS Markit weighing amendments to products in all three traded regions -
Founder of west coast direct lender charged with fraud
3 years ago
Brendan Ross, founder and former chief executive officer of Direct Lending Investments, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of wire fraud yesterday, amid allegations he inflated the value and returns for a fund investment, resulting in mis-statements to investors and around $5-6million in overcharged fees -
Managers advised to refresh disclosures after SEC risk alert
3 years ago
Credit managers should review their conflict disclosures after the SEC issued a risk alert, say lawyers -
Volcker change for CLOs may be subject to US election outcome, says LSTA
3 years ago
Changes to the Volcker rule that would allow CLOs to hold up to 5% of their portfolios in high yield bonds could be subject to the outcome of the US general election in November, the LSTA has said -
It takes just a few CLO collateral managers selling into the distressed community to start cracks forming
3 years ago
It is becoming increasingly clear that CLO collateral managers need to improve their collaboration efforts in distressed situations -
Sidecars give CLOs a shot at driving restructurings
3 years ago
A number of CLO managers are shifting defaulted assets into sidecar vehicles before their transactions close - and sources say a growing number of debt investors are warming to the idea -
US swaps rule relaxation brings underperformance of bank CDS
3 years ago
US Federal Reserve changes to the Volcker rule has caused bank stocks to surge, but credit market perceptions are less positive -
Fed allows bonds to return to CLOs from October and signals equity rule change
3 years ago
The US Federal Reserve has finalised amendments to the Volcker rule that will allow CLOs to hold 5% bond buckets. The regulation implies CLOs' ability to hold equity securities may also change -
Fed expands scope of Main Street lending programme
3 years ago
The Federal Reserve Board has expanded the scope of its Main Street Lending Programme to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to participate -
Ares fined $1 million by SEC over 'misuse of non-public information'
3 years ago
Ares Management has been fined $1 million by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a settlement surrounding compliance failure relating to a portfolio company -
It's confirmed: loans are not bonds in " victory for the flow of capital to American businesses"
3 years ago
You're a loan. No, nothing to do with lockdown and social distancing. It's actually a victory for the $1.2 trillion US loan market as a court ruling finds that loans are not securities in the long-running Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase case -
Fed announces first loan subscription date for talf
3 years ago
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced yesterday that the first loan subscription date for the term asset-backed securities loan facility will be 17 June and the first loan closing date will be 25 June -
CLO market welcomes 'favourable and surprising' revisions to talf, but issues remain
3 years ago
CLO participants are welcoming the 'many favourable and even pleasantly surprising' revisions to the term asset backed lending facility announced by the US Federal Reserve today to address previous concerns. This could help reignite the market, but some issues were not addressed -
The CMBS talf proposal is simple and effective. A similar approach for CLOs would be welcomed
3 years ago
It’s great that government is trying to boost securitisations, but they’re missing the mark for CLOs -
Fed expands Main Street direct lending scheme but it's unlikely to help CLOs
3 years ago
The US Federal Reserve Board has expanded the scope of its Main Street Lending Programme following more than 2,200 letters of feedback. Under the third loan facility, lenders will hold 15% of the loan to borrowers with greater leverage -
Fed to publish information on borrowers making use of the talf programme
4 years ago
The US Federal Reserve will disclose information about borrowers making use of its emergency facilities -
SEC proposes new fund valuation framework
4 years ago
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new framework for funds to determine fair value for assets for which market quotations are not readily available, which it says will "improve valuation practices and thereby protecting investors and improving market efficiency, integrity and fairness" -
SEC temporarily relaxes regulations for BDCs
4 years ago
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has provided business development companies with temporary relief in light of covid-19 - including the ability of BDCs, who are unable to satisfy asset coverage ratios, to use an alternative form of calculating leverage -
Fed commits $600 billion to SMEs in Main Street Lending facility
4 years ago
The US Federal Reserve has committed to buy up to $600 billion in loans to small and medium-sized businessness through its Main Street Lending Programme. The programme will sit alongisde the existing Payroll Protection Program (PPP), a separate facility exclusively for small businesses -
Fed backs new issue CLO triple As in amended talf programme
4 years ago
The Federal Reserve’s term asset-backed securities loan facility (talf) has been expanded to support CLO triple As -
Investors watch Libor amid inter-bank liquidity concerns
4 years ago
After a freefall to 74 basis points on 12 March, CLO managers found some relief in watching Libor rise to 120bp during the second part of the month. -
Trade body asks US government to show it CARES about BDCs
4 years ago
The US federal stimulus maintains existing regulations that exempt portfolio companies from accessing the stiumulus funds. The Institutional Limited Partners Association wants to change that -
Delay on derivatives phase five initial margin roll-out is vital, says Isda
4 years ago
Regulators must agree to delay the roll out of the next initial margin phase because of the coronavirus pandemic - and notify the market soon, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association has said in a letter signed by 21 trade associations -
SEC relaxes borrowing rules for funds affected by covid-19
4 years ago
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has granted registered funds temporary relief and flexibility to borrow capital from affiliates and enter into lending arrangements as they address the impacts of covid-19 on their portfolios -
Fed accepts triple A-rated CLOs in new 'primary dealer credit facility'
4 years ago
The US Federal Reserve Board will establish a primary dealer credit facility on Friday (20 March) to help defend against the impact of coronavirus-led market volatility
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