Insight

The Nordics is fast losing its ‘safe haven’ reputation

But some investors had reservations about the Nordics even before Sweden’s property market woes became headline news.

Escalation of bank sector problems cannot be ruled out, says M&G

A full-scale financial crisis currently looks unlikely, but there is further potential for volatility, the manager warned.

Ireland’s lenders vulnerable to property price declines, says central bank

The Central Bank of Ireland’s latest review foresees continued price declines testing loan-to-value covenants.

High-yield lenders target returns down the risk curve

Alternative lenders are reluctant to write high leverage loans in today’s market.

Chatham’s Bowie: Borrowers are seeking extensions to existing loans

The head of Europe for the risk management firm sees sponsors aiming to push out debt maturities by up to two years.

French banks back AXA’s film studio debut

The investment manager acquired one of France’s largest studios from French property manager Nexity.

Term Sheet: Tikehau and Altarea’s lending platform, Brookfield’s life sciences loan, AXA’s studios deal

France’s Tikehau and Altarea step into real estate lending with the launch of a potential €1 billion platform; Brookfield secures £300 million of finance for its UK life sciences conference in one of the year’s key deals so far; AXA IM Alts secures financing for its French film studios deal; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Victory Group closes €249m Brussels office refinancing

The transaction, on which JLL advised, was completed at a time when banks increasingly scrutinise office loans.

Download REC Europe’s 2023 Debt Fund 30 Lenders Guide

Welcome to Real Estate Capital Europe’s listing of the 30 managers ranked as the biggest debt fundraisers on the continent.

The time is right for alternative lenders to prioritise Europe

A variety of factors are encouraging non-bank lenders to launch into continental Europe across all strategy types.