The global economy is slowing down, not least from the threat of coronavirus, and with it comes the rising likelihood of distressed M&A transactions. To the economic slowdown add broad structural changes in several industries and distressed M&A deals are expected to rise in 2020. Under higher pressure and an accelerated timeframe, how can dealmakers make the best out […] Read more »
European Distressed Investing – Rising Opportunities
By Hedge Fund Insight staff At today’s Capital Connection Forum in London Distressed Investing in Europe was in focus. These are the takeaways. First as reported on Twitter – Brexit impact on UK legal services – “England is not being chosen as a venue to settle legal disputes” says Howard Morris of Morrison & Foerster.#Brexit […] Read more »
Europe Reworked: The Impact of Political Change
By Michael Browne, Portfolio Manager European Long/Short at Martin Currie Politics will undoubtedly remain one of the key macro themes for Europe over the next 12 months. A packed list of elections, rising anti-establishment sentiment and the re-emergence of Greek debt will all play a crucial role in determining the future direction of the European Union […] Read more »
If Germany Wins in Court Europe Will Suffer But the Euro Stands to Gain
By Klaudius Sobczyk, Managing Director of Advanced Dynamic Asset Management GmbH Europeans can be proud of themselves. They are well on the way to becoming a second Japan. The European Central Bank continues to talk the situation up and refuses to continue to print money. The German constitutional court is now in charge to decide […] Read more »