A Rule Change 50 Years in the Making is Still Raising Questions for Fund Directors
VRC and Eversheds Sutherland discuss questions fund boards are asking as they implement the new valuation rule.
3Q 2022 Update: Middle Market Credit Spreads, Required Returns
Sustained Sell-Off in More Liquid Markets Since 2021 Continues to Impact Direct Lending Markets in 3Q 2022
2Q 2022 Update: Middle Market Credit Spreads, Required Returns
Syndicated market activity in 2Q 2022 indicated wider primary and secondary credit spreads as increased volatility trends accelerate.
1Q 2022 Update: Middle Market Credit Spreads, Required Returns
Syndicated markets experienced increased volatility and widening in some secondary markets as capital markets as central bankers tighten policy to combat inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A 4Q 2021 Update on Middle Market Credit Spreads and Required Returns
Post-Q4 2021, investors are reporting a greater willingness to underwrite more storied, high COVID impacted, or marginal issuers.
A 3Q 2021 Update on Middle Market Credit Spreads and Required Returns
As we reflect on the private credit market in Q3 2021, direct lenders and private equity sponsors note trends remain similar to Q2.
With Greater Liquidity Comes Greater Private Asset Valuation Frequency
The new buzz phrase—”monthly valuation”—is taxing internal valuation teams and redefining relationships between fund sponsors and valuation providers.
Why VRC for Portfolio Valuation?
Learn why eminent private fund managers and their boards rely on our team.
A 2Q Update on Middle Market Credit Spreads and Required Returns
Considering competitive market dynamics, market participants report a tightening in credit spreads since Q2 2020 and generally stable credit spreads in 2Q21.
Resource Guide to Navigating SEC Rule 2A-5
VRC’s Rule 2a-5 Resource Guide provides the details fund managers and fund boards need to come into compliance with the SEC’s new regulations to fair value portfolio securities.