May 2014 – Compared to the prior quarter, default rates during the First Quarter 2014 fell across all three ratings agencies to the 1.4% (Fitch) to 1.7% (Moody’s) range. Looking ahead, default rates are expected to remain relatively steady over the next 12 months, absent a significant market event based on main factors: (1) short watch lists, (2) scarce near-term…

March 2014 – As hungry investors continued to chase yield, the leveraged loan market set a record during 2013 with a 30% increase over 2012’s volume and surpassing 2007’s prior record volumes. The amount of loans due prior to 2016 stands at just $17 billion, versus…