United States: Asset Finance

Matt Bisanz and Tom Killian discuss innovative approaches to regulatory recognition of commercial real estate risk transfer in US banking. The conversation examines how banking agencies can enable responsible growth in commercial real estate lending while maintaining appropriate risk management standards.

U.S. CLO and asset-based loan markets demonstrated remarkable resilience through a turbulent first half of 2026, absorbing tariff shocks, credit downgrades, and geopolitical tensions while maintaining robust issuance levels. With a large pool of deals ready for refinancing, improving spreads, and favorable regulatory developments, the market is positioned for a potentially record-breaking second half as investor appetite remains strong and new financing structures continue to evolve.

A Greenwich Village real estate developer has secured $55 million in financing from G4 Capital Partners to fund the demolition of two adjacent residential buildings and construct a new 56,000-square-foot development. The pre-development loan will support AG Paratus's plans to raze the existing structures at 111-113 E. 12th Street and replace them with a significantly larger project, though the specific use of the new development remains undetermined.

On July 12, 2023, the SEC issued a release (the "Release") adopting rule and form amendments concerning money market funds under the 1940 Act. The amendments are intended to address problems...

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual") and Barings, one of the world's leading investment managers and subsidiary of MassMutual...

The second half of 2021 continued to show strong venture investing activity across a wide range of sectors. Technology and Life Science transactions were the dominant force in the 65+ deals the...

High-yield bonds (or notes) provide companies with the benefits associated with long-term debt financing but with covenants that are typically less onerous than standard credit facility covenants.

Northern Trust launched North America Alternative Fund Services, which combines its private equity and hedge fund services businesses to address the complex operational and strategic needs the alternative asset management industry.

The CFTC warned customers to conduct thorough research before purchasing digital coins or tokens (including self-described "utility coins" and "consumption coins").