Co-investment has become one of the most sought-after structures in private markets, allowing limited partners to invest alongside general partners in specific transactions at reduced or zero fees. We examine the co-investment landscape, how to structure co-investment agreements, and the due diligen
Growth companies face a complex and rapidly evolving private markets funding landscape. From family office direct investment to growth equity and venture debt, the range of capital sources has expanded significantly. We examine the full funding landscape for growth companies and how to match the rig
Mezzanine finance occupies a critical position in the capital structure of leveraged transactions, acquisitions, and growth financings. We examine the range of mezzanine instruments available, pricing and return expectations, covenant structures, and the scenarios where mezzanine finance offers the
The global sukuk market has grown to over $800 billion in outstanding issuance, providing Sharia-compliant capital market funding for sovereigns, corporates, and infrastructure projects. We examine sukuk structures, the investor base, issuance considerations, and the role of sukuk in financing infra
The SPAC boom of 2020-2021 and subsequent correction has generated important lessons about structure, alignment, and execution. We examine what the SPAC experience has taught capital markets participants about blank-cheque vehicles, and where SPAC structures continue to offer value in specific trans
Private credit has emerged as a dominant force in corporate lending, filling the void left by bank retrenchment and offering borrowers flexibility unavailable in syndicated loan markets. We examine the private credit landscape, pricing dynamics, covenant considerations, and how borrowers should appr
Private capital markets are absorbing an increasing share of global investment activity as companies remain private longer and institutional investors diversify away from public markets. We examine the current flows across private equity, private credit, and venture capital, and the implications for
Regulatory compliance requirements in trade finance have intensified dramatically, with KYC and AML obligations creating significant operational burdens for banks and corporates alike. We examine the current compliance landscape, the technology solutions emerging to address compliance costs, and bes
Receivables finance allows companies to convert outstanding trade receivables into immediate liquidity, supporting working capital requirements and accelerating growth. This briefing examines the full spectrum of receivables finance products, from invoice discounting to whole-ledger factoring and se
The Islamic finance market represents a significant and growing source of trade finance liquidity, particularly for transactions involving GCC counterparties. We examine the principal Sharia-compliant trade finance structures, the documentation requirements, and how conventional corporates can acces
