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Family offices load up on alternative investments: Here's what to know
CNBC Television· 2025-08-20 12:03
More and more family offices are looking for alternatives to stocks when it comes uh to putting money to work. And Robert Frank joins us now with more. Hey, Robert.Good morning, Joe. Good to see you. Well, family offices have become the fastest growing market for alternatives and private assets.The number of family offices with exposure to alternative investments has increased by over 500% since 2016. That according to new data from Prequent. Now, the growth outpaced wealth management firms, sovereign wealt ...
X @Avalanche🔺
Avalanche🔺· 2025-08-19 22:00
Avalanche already powers tokenized money market funds, private credit, equities, and $6B+ in on-chain loans.Now mobility finance is next.🔺 Every other chain is one lane. Avalanche is the highway. ...
MANULIFE(MFC) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-07 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core EPS grew by 2% year-over-year, reflecting strong underlying business growth, though dampened by elevated U.S. mortality and expected credit loss provisions [12][13] - Net income for the quarter was $1.8 billion, an increase of $747 million compared to the prior year, driven by positive market experience [19] - Book value per share increased by 7% year-over-year to $35.78, despite returning over $6.4 billion of capital to shareholders [26][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AP sales increased by 15% year-over-year, with over 30% growth in both Asia and the U.S. [15] - New business CSM grew by 37% and new business value increased by 20% [15] - Global WAM achieved nearly $1 billion in positive net flows, demonstrating strength in institutional and retirement inflows [15][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia segment saw APE increase by 31% year-over-year, with significant contributions from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore [20] - Canada reported a 34% decrease in APE sales, offset by strong growth in individual insurance [23] - U.S. segment delivered strong AP sales growth of 40%, but core earnings decreased by 53% due to unfavorable mortality experience [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains committed to investing in businesses for sustainable growth, with a focus on digital transformation and AI capabilities [7][8] - The acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners aims to enhance private credit capabilities and scale the private markets business [9][10] - A review of the company's strategy is planned to assess potential refreshes for long-term ambitions [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to deliver high-quality sustainable growth despite short-term headwinds [12][28] - The company anticipates continued strong performance in Asia and is optimistic about future growth opportunities [20][23] - Management noted that elevated credit loss provisions are expected to stabilize, with a continued focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet [17][28] Other Important Information - The LICAT ratio remains strong at 136%, providing financial flexibility [28] - The company plans to transition to a new eMPF platform in Hong Kong, which is expected to impact core earnings starting in 2026 [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What other areas may the company want to bulk up in operations? - The company is focused on organic growth opportunities but is also looking for inorganic opportunities that can accelerate growth [37][40] Question: What is the expected impact of the eMPF transition on margins? - The transition is expected to impact margins by approximately 150 basis points, with a recovery anticipated thereafter [44][46] Question: Can you provide details on the Comvest acquisition's accretion? - The acquisition is expected to provide $0.02 to $0.03 of core EPS accretion annually from 2026 onwards [50][52] Question: How does the company view the valuation of the Comvest acquisition? - The company believes the future value created from the acquisition justifies the valuation, highlighting strong growth potential and synergies [67][70] Question: What is the outlook for the U.S. long-term care business? - A triennial review of the long-term care business is expected in Q3, with trends showing utilization losses offset by lower incidents and higher claims terminations [97][99] Question: What drove the recent spike in credit losses? - The spike was primarily due to a few below-investment-grade loans, with the overall portfolio remaining 96% investment grade [110][112]
Trinity Capital (TRIN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net investment income of $34.8 million, a 30% increase compared to Q2 of the previous year [4] - Total investment income reached $69.5 million, reflecting a 27% increase year-over-year [14] - Net asset value (NAV) grew 11% quarter-over-quarter to a record $924 million, with NAV per share increasing to $13.27 [5][15] - The effective yield on the portfolio for Q2 was 15.7% [14] - The company maintained a strong return on average equity of 15.9%, among the top in the BDC space [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio composition included approximately 76% secured loans, 17% equipment financings, 4% equity, and 2% warrants [20] - The equipment finance business saw a significant uptick in requests, with over 20% growth year-to-date [67] - The company funded $585 million in the first half of the year, exceeding last year's record by more than 20% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has a strong investment pipeline with $849 million in unfunded commitments as of the end of Q2 [11] - Approximately 99.1% of the portfolio was performing on a fair value basis, indicating strong credit quality [21] - The average internal credit rating for the portfolio stood at 2.9 on a scale of 1 to 5, consistent with prior quarters [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to be the top-performing BDC, leveraging its differentiated structure and disciplined underwriting [7] - Plans to launch an SBIC fund with potential investable capital of $275 million, which will generate new management and incentive fees [5][39] - The company is focused on late-stage venture-backed companies in the lower middle market, positioning itself well in the private credit market [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future rate cuts benefiting the company, as most deals are at full rates [13] - The company is experiencing strong momentum heading into 2025, with expectations for continued portfolio growth [11] - Management emphasized the importance of credit quality and disciplined portfolio management as top priorities [23] Other Important Information - The company raised $82 million of equity through the ATM program at an average premium to NAV of 11% [10] - The net leverage ratio decreased to 1.12 times, indicating improved financial stability [19] - The company has no debt maturities until August 2026, enhancing its liquidity position [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Equipment finance interest due to tariffs - Management indicated that the increase in equipment finance is more of a timing issue and expects continued growth in that area [25][26] Question: Increase in watch list at fair value - Management noted that the watch list includes companies needing additional capital and those underperforming, with ongoing negotiations for support [28][30] Question: Expected pacing of raising third-party capital - Management discussed the groundwork laid for managed accounts and the anticipated growth of that capital pool [33][35] Question: Characteristics of SBIC fund assets - The SBIC fund will have a low cost of capital and will co-invest alongside the BDC, enhancing returns for shareholders [42][47] Question: Impact of interest rates on prepayments - Management stated that lower rates could lead to refinancing opportunities, generating additional fee income [49][51] Question: Seasonality in originations or repayments - Management expects strong deployment in Q3, driven by signed term sheets and manufacturing lines needing additional capital [53][54] Question: NexCAR and space perspective - Management confirmed ongoing discussions regarding loan modifications for NexCAR and expects to finalize transactions in Q3 [59][60] Question: Tax changes and equipment financing - Management noted a significant uptick in equipment financing requests, attributed partly to tax changes allowing accelerated depreciation [67][68]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-05 11:18
After pouring billions into asset-backed finance, private credit managers and investors are starting to scrutinize what exactly they get back if their bets sour https://t.co/JA67VnOvwT ...
Zero rates are not walking through that door anytime soon, says JPMorgan's Bill Eigen
CNBC Television· 2025-07-25 11:02
Market & Economic Assessment - The Fed is in a difficult position, balancing inflation pressures with calls for rate cuts, while the economy grows between 2% and 3% [2][3] - Current market conditions, including high equity prices, low volatility, and tight credit spreads, are atypical for a rate-cutting cycle [3][4] - Speculative behavior is prevalent, with tight credit spreads making fixed income investments interest rate sensitive [5] - Fiscal policy is challenging, with $37 trillion in debt and a $2 trillion deficit, while the Fed maintains a $7 trillion balance sheet [7] - Inflationary pressures persist, particularly in construction costs and wages, making a return to zero rates unlikely [8] - The long end of the yield curve signals concerns about the US fiscal situation, as the 30-year Treasury yield is higher than when Fed funds were 51/8% [10][11] Investment Strategy & Risk - The administration's policies favor risk assets, but this may not be favorable for fixed income [6][24][27] - Investors should be cautious about taking on excessive risk in fixed income portfolios, particularly through high yield credit at tight spreads [6][15] - Private credit funds raise concerns, especially the push to include illiquid assets in liquid investment vehicles, echoing concerns from 2007 [15][16][18] - Meme stock activity indicates that investors are unafraid, with one penny stock accounting for 15% of stock exchange volume [20][21] - While the overall risk environment is favorable, it is susceptible to shocks, requiring careful monitoring and liquidity [26][27][25]
Overland Advantage Continues to Differentiate Itself in Providing Custom Financing Solutions to Middle Market Companies
Prnewswire· 2025-07-21 12:00
Core Insights - Overland Advantage has financed nine new transactions year-to-date in 2025, with an aggregate value of $2.0 billion [1] - The total aggregate value of deals between Overland and Wells Fargo has reached $4.8 billion across 16 transactions since Overland began investing in Q2 2024 [2] - Overland has independently structured and led approximately 95% of the credit facilities it has invested in since inception [2] Company Overview - Overland Advantage provides innovative lending solutions to founder, family, and sponsor-owned middle market companies in North America [4] - The company benefits from a strategic relationship with Centerbridge Partners and Wells Fargo, allowing borrowers seamless access to differentiated banking services and private credit solutions [5] Market Position - Overland has established a strong reputation among middle market companies seeking capital in less than one year [3] - The company has successfully delivered flexible and cost-effective financing solutions despite competitive and challenging market conditions [3] Recent Transactions - The transactions completed by Overland and Wells Fargo in 2025 include various credit facilities for companies in sectors such as industrial maintenance, beverage distribution, and water infrastructure [7]
BDC Shuffle: The Stock To Drop And The Stock To Shop
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-20 13:15
Group 1 - The private credit and business development company (BDC) segments have faced significant volatility in 2023, with a relatively stable outlook for 2025, lacking clear growth catalysts or impediments [1] - A major tariff announcement has impacted the overall sentiment in the private credit and BDC sectors, indicating potential challenges ahead [1] - Roberts Berzins has extensive experience in financial management and has contributed to the development of financial strategies and frameworks in Latvia, particularly in enhancing the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]
X @Ethereum
Ethereum· 2025-07-18 17:21
Fund Update - Securitize and Hamilton Lane upgraded the Senior Credit Opportunities Securitize Fund (SCOPE), one of the first tokenized private credit funds [1] - SCOPE is now multichain on Ethereum and Optimism [1] Technology - Interoperability is powered by Wormhole [1]
Bone Fide Wealth's Doug Boneparth breaks down the risk-reward of private assets in 401(K)s
CNBC Television· 2025-07-16 18:33
Concerns Regarding Private Market Assets in 401(k) Plans - Introducing complexity with private equity might not be the best idea for most investors, as many struggle with basic investment principles [3] - There are concerns about the track record of private equity, especially in the current high-interest rate environment [4] - The private equity industry has changed significantly in the last 20 years, and it's unclear if current returns justify its inclusion alongside stocks in retirement accounts [5] - Liquidity and pricing issues are significant concerns, as these assets are not marked to market daily [5] - Transparency is lacking, making it difficult to objectively determine appropriate allocation amounts [11] Considerations for Including Private Market Assets - For young investors with a long-term investment horizon, private equity in a 401(k) might be suitable, but this is the exception, not the rule [6][7] - Private assets may offer greater diversification and non-correlation to a portfolio [8] - Private credit has performed well in recent years, but its future performance is uncertain due to increased competition and changing market conditions [10] Recommendations and Cautions - Investors should master investing in traditional asset classes like large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, international stocks, and credit before considering alternative assets [13] - Advisors, the public, and everyone should do their homework and wait for more performance data before investing in private market assets [14] - Alternative investments should only be considered for accounts above a certain size [12]