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Only the Loan-ly: What You Should Know About Loan-Only Structures
Critics caution that loan-only structures leave senior-loan investors vulnerable because there is no subordinated debt. This, they say, can mean[…]
My Generation: What an Aging Population Means for Bank Stocks
It’s no secret that people are living longer. Falling fertility rates indicate that, on average, global populations are getting older.[…]
London Office Property Prices – Going Over the Cliff?
London office property prices have stayed surprisingly high since the ‘Brexit’ vote in mid-2016. A recent rise in vacancy levels[…]
Is Retail Exposure a Problem for CMBS?
It’s no secret that the retail sector has been under a lot of pressure. Retailers are facing significant headwinds, including[…]
Five Reasons Why China is Unlikely to Devalue the Renminbi
For years, President Trump has accused China of purposely devaluing the renminbi to boost exports. With trade and political tensions[…]
Diamond Jewelers, Gold Coins and the Paradox of Indian Banking
Many of India’s state-owned banks are in trouble. This month the government is injecting $13 billion to help these banks[…]
Can Holiday Spending Rescue Retail?
This year saw a lot of buzz about the retail apocalypse as a record number of retailers filed for bankruptcy,[…]
Who Could Win? The Impact of Tax Reform on Financial and Real Estate Stocks (Infographic)
The US House of Representatives passed a tax reform bill on November 16. How could it affect financial and real[…]
Senior Loans: A Slow and Steady Asset Class (Infographic)
As we learned in the childhood fable The Tortoise and the Hare, the tortoise’s steady pace puts him ahead of[…]
Border Tax: Should We Anticipate a Backdoor Gasoline Tax?
How might the new administration make good on its promise of a lower corporate tax rate? The House has proposed[…]
Are China’s Pork Pains Inflated?
Pork prices in China are up 70% year over year. But they may be distracting from a more concerning story[…]
A Trump White House: Potential Impact on US Banks
Donald Trump’s presidential victory may have a mildly positive impact on US banks.
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