Featured News & Insights

Topic: Press Release

AFA Announces Proposed Transaction with Mount Logan

AFA announces a strategic transaction with Mount Logan that is expected to enhance the AFA Asset Based Lending Fund by leveraging Mount Logan’s scale and extensive origination capability.

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Topic: The Case for Asset Based Lending

QuickTake

The Enduring Case for Asset-Based Lending

In our view, Asset Based Lending (ABL) has become an increasingly important component of private credit allocations. We examine what distinguishes ABL from other private credit strategies and its potential advantages in the current environment.

Topic: Private Markets Volatility

Perspectives

Volatility “Laundering” is a Myth: We’re Measuring the Wrong Price

Private asset prices are often accused of being stale and artificially smoothed. But in real life, private prices are truly slow-moving. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the low volatility of private assets does not imply that long-term private returns are not risky.

Topic: Choosing a Private Credit Fund

QuickTake

From Selection to Success: 5 Essential Checks for Choosing a Private Credit Fund

A five-step guide to evaluating options for diversifying a private credit portfolio.

Topic: Building a Resilient Private Credit Portfolio

QuickTake

From Concentration to Strategy: Diversification in Private Credit Investing

A three-step guide for increasing diversification and resilience of private credit portfolios.

Topic: Different Types of Asset-Backed Credit

QuickTake

Asset-Based Lending vs. Asset-Backed Finance: Decoding the Next Frontier of Private Credit

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) and Asset-Basked Finance (ABF) differ in structure, risk and returns. ABL focuses on collateralized loans with downside protection, while ABF involves pooled assets with greater volatility. Understanding both helps build diversified portfolios.

Topic: Cash-Flow Lending vs Asset-Based Lending

QuickTake

Not All Private Credit Is Created Equal

Cash Flow Lending (CFL) is pervasive in investor portfolios but Private Credit also encompasses Asset-Based Lending (ABL). The article examines the structural differences and implications for risk-return and diversification.