CLO round-up: blinded by the tights
Secondary CLO spreads continued to grind tighter this week and, at last, the primary market began to follow in both the US and Europe

The Last Tranche with Pearl Diver's Layton: its not about tiering, its about portfolio construction
In this episode of The Last Tranche, Matt Layton, partner and head of Europe at Pearl Diver Capital, discusses strategies for investing in CLO debt and equity amid the recent rally in liabilities

CLO round-up: secondary market rallies amid increased primary supply
CLO primary activity increased across the board this week, with US new issue supply amounting to $1.8 billion - up 48.7% on the week prior - while in Europe supply increased 208.8% to €1.2 billion

Creditflux announces date for 2024 CLO Symposium & Manager Awards
Our flagship CLO Symposium & Manager Awards will be returning on Wednesday 15 May 2024, and will once again be held at the Landmark Hotel in London

Barings strikes strategic partnership agreement with Lakemore to support CLO issuance
Barings has entered into a strategic partnership with Lakemore Partners to support the growth of the manager's CLO platform

1H23 CLO issuance rankings
Our latest set of CLO issuance rankings for the first half of 2023 showcase the most active CLO arrangers, managers, lawyers and trustees over a challenging six months.

CVC closes third captive equity fund
CVC Credit has announced the final close of its latest captive equity fund, CVC CLO Equity III, with a mammoth $800 million of commitments.

Sound Point becomes 5th largest CLO manager as Assured deal completes
Sound Point announced the completion of its partnership with Assured Guaranty yesterday jumping Sound Point into position as 5th largest CLO manager in the world.

Blackstone rethinks captive equity strategy
Blackstone has announced proposals to wind down its existing risk retention vehicle, Blackstone Loan Financing Limited (BGLF).

CLOs at a glance
Recent CLO issuance

Managers scramble to launch captive equity funds as they become best route to market
A plethora of CLO managers are eyeing captive equity fund launches in 2023 with the lack of such vehicles cited as the “main hurdle” for issuing deals.

Low warehouse balances show CLOs bracing for volatility
A record number of CLO warehouses are open but contain record low balances, according to several market sources. The figures indicate that CLO managers and equity investors are preparing for a sell-off in the loan market in the latter half of 2023.

Trepp launches new CLO data service
Trepp, a New York-based data provider, has launched a new leveraged loan and corporate CLO analysis database called TreppCLO

Global CLO league tables - May 2023 YTD
Global CLO league tables - May 2023 YTD

CLO and structured credit PM parts ways from Hildene
An experienced CLO and structured credit specialist has left Hildene Capital Management

Global CLO league tables - April 2023 YTD
Global CLO league tables - April 2023 YTD

CSAM makes it three-in-a row after Creditflux manager of the year award win
After a tumultuous last few months, Credit Suisse Asset Management is celebrating after winning the Creditflux Manager of the Year award for the third year running. 

LGT eyes CLOs in new $750 million evergreen credit fund
LGT Capital Partners has launched a new evergreen credit fund, which will invest in a variety of floating rate credit strategies – including CLOs

CLO rankings: manager AUM, advisory firm and trustees Q1 2023
Two acquisitions close to shake up the top and Dechert takes early lead over Milbank in manager counsel rankings

CLO market turns international as new investors land
The global CLO market attracted new investors over the first quarter of 2023, according to market sources, while others have moved across the capital stack or into different regions than those to which they have been accustomed

Senior global CLO trader leaves JP Morgan after 20 years
A senior global CLO trader has parted ways with the bank after two decades

Sound Point to take on Assured's asset management business in new partnership
Assured Guaranty and Sound Point Capital Management have struck up a partnership, according to an announcement, which will make Sound Point the fifth largest CLO manager globally.

Board aims to grant Blackstone fund ability to invest directly in primary CLOs
The board of publicly traded fund Blackstone Loan Financing is proposing to amend its investment policy to allow it to directly invest in primary CLO opportunities, following the results of its shareholder consultation announced today.  Changes to NAV valuation methodology alongside various potential exit opportunities was also discussed.