East and Gulf Coast ports are bracing for the impact of a potential strike by the International Longshoreman’s Association. The strike threatens to add to an ongoing series of supply chain disruptions. ABF Journal explores how the strike could affect specialty finance providers.
Shakespeare’s quote in the famous play, Hamlet “To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?” weighs the pain and unfairness of life against the alternative, which might be worse.
As business leaders navigate the complexities of global finance, understanding the reverse carry trade implications from Japan and its potential ripple effects on world markets is crucial. This primer provides a comprehensive overview of the reverse carry trade, its current relevance to Japan and the compounded impact of a global margin call on trade, the economy and banking sectors.
For secured lenders that provide financing to distributors, restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses that purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, understanding the intricacies of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act is critical to maintaining senior priority.
Joel Holsinger and Eric Miller sit down with ABF Journal to discuss the recent launch of Ansley Park Capital, the new large-ticket equipment finance company of Ares Management.
Blue Torch Capital, a New York-based private credit investment firm, closed Blue Torch Credit Opportunities Fund III and its affiliated entities with total investor commitments of $2.3 billion, exceeding its $2 billion target.
According to analysis from Debtwire, since 2018, European credit funds have fully or partially equitized at least 61 loans provided to companies backed by private equity firms, but only five have been fully realized, leaving debt funds with 56 equity positions on their books at a time when exits are at a three-year low.
In ABF Journal’s fourth annual top women in specialty finance feature, more than 50 of the leading women in the sector shared their career accomplishments, as well as their perspectives on career development, mentorship, team dynamics and more.
Higher rates, money tightening and interference from regulators following regional banking turmoil in 2023 have severely affected the banking industry. Bank leaders across the asset-based lending space sat down to discuss what it all means for the bank ABL sector
Sheila Smith approached every piece of her life with a verve and energy only matched by her signature vibrant style. Despite her recent passing, her ability to build relationships and educate and promote others will have a lasting positive impact on both the turnaround and restructuring community and the world at large.