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BlackRock and Santander signed a memorandum of understanding by which funds and accounts managed by BlackRock will invest up to $1 billion per year in select project finance, energy finance and infrastructure debt investment opportunities with Santander.

KeyBank’s Middle Market Sentiment Report revealed that, despite setbacks, middle market companies demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth amid this year’s persistent market uncertainty.

KBRA released research following the Fed’s 50 basis point interest rate reduction. The report states that lower rates will be a windfall for most private credit borrowers, but what may appear as a blessing may not be enough for those...

Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions’ latest Regulatory Violations Intelligence Index shows notable increases in the total number of violations cited by agencies during H1/24 compared to H2/23 in two of three major category it tracks — consumer protection and financial offenses.

KKR released “An Alternative Perspective: Past, Present, and Future,” which charts the evolution of the private alternatives market from its inception to its sizeable global footprint today.

Texas Capital Bank Private Wealth Advisors, a subsidiary of Texas Capital Bank, and the Texas Capital Funds Trust launched Texas Capital Government Money Market Exchange Trade Fund, which will hold highly liquid, short-term U.S. government debt instruments and cash equivalents.

Citizens M&A Advisory served as the exclusive financial advisor to Blue Mantis, an IT services provider, on its recapitalization by Recognize Partners. The recapitalization will enable Blue Mantis to benefit from increased cybersecurity spending and focus on growing client demand.

KBRA assigned issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB- to BlackRock TCP Capital. The rating outlook is stable.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Viking Global Investors, a global investment firm based in the United States, in acquiring a significant minority stake in Humaneva, a spin-off of NEUCA.

Persistent inflation and election-year uncertainty will lead to lower spending across the board this holiday season, according to AlixPartners. Shoppers are more likely to start shopping after Halloween, hunt for deals, consider value brands and cut back on gifts for...