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30 Dec 2011 European Loan Market Overview December 2011
December saw positive trends dominate albeit on seasonally light trading volumes.
31 Dec 2011 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 4th Quarter 2011
Europe’s sovereign debt crisis was the primary macro driver during 4th quarter
30 Nov 2011 European Loan Market Overview November 2011
Referendum call on the EU proposals and MF Global filing for Chapter 11 started the month volatile.
31 Oct 2011 European Loan Market Overview October 2011
Eurozone rescue package came as a welcome relief to the markets late in October
03 Nov 2011 The Case for Senior Secured Bonds: Attractive on a risk-adjusted basis
Listen to the webinar replay.
30 Sep 2011 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 3rd Quarter 2011
During 3Q risk-off trade was rewarded due to US credit downgrades and EU sovereign debt crisis
28 Sep 2011 Thomson Reuters LPC Loan Connector Interviews Zak Summerscale and Mike Freno
A view of the U.S. and European loan markets and how to find relative value opportunities
31 Aug 2011 European Loan Market Overview August 2011
In August European high-yield and leveraged loans saw their worst monthly performance since Q4 08.
30 Jun 2011 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 2nd Quarter 2011
2Q11 returns showed more defensive mindset by investors as European sovereign debt fears resurfaced
30 Jun 2011 European Loan Market Overview June 2011
The European Loan market posted its 1st negative month for over a year in June due to risk aversion.
29 Jun 2011 Babson Capital Conversations: Finding Relative Value in Global Loans
Mike Freno and Zak Summerscale discuss the opportunity in global loans
31 May 2011 European Loan Market Overview May 2011
May was a month of contrasting halves but the primary market has continued to grow
16 May 2011 Babson Capital Europe announces appointment of Kam Tugnait as a Managing Director
The hire follows Babson Capital Europe’s expansion into senior secured and high yield bonds
28 Apr 2011 European Loan Market Overview April 2011
The loan market was stable and many companies reported good Q1 numbers
31 Mar 2011 European Loan Market Overview March 2011
The loan market showed once again resilience in volatile financial markets
31 Mar 2011 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 1st Quarter 2011
Investors had momentum going into 1Q11 as the economic recovery was taking hold
08 Mar 2011 Babson Capital Perspectives: The Prospects for Global Senior Secured Bonds
We expect the HY bond market to play a key role in refinancing senior secured loans
28 Feb 2011 European Loan Market Overview February 2011
The loan market’s comparative lack of volatility was evidenced again
31 Jan 2011 European Loan Market Overview January 2011
The European loan market experienced a strong and sustained rally throughout January
31 Dec 2010 European Loan Market Overview December 2010
Credit markets rebounded with sovereign debt concerns taking a backseat
31 Dec 2010 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 4th Quarter 2010
2010 ended on a positive note as improving economic conditions provide momentum
02 Dec 2010 Babson Capital #1 CLO Manager by Assets, says Creditflux
Babson Capital is world's largest CLO manager by assets according to Creditflux December edition
30 Nov 2010 European Loan Market Overview November 2010
Loans held up against the backdrop of re-emerging sovereign fears in Europe
18 Nov 2010 Think Global: Finding Relative Value in the Global Loan Market
Listen to the webinar replay.
01 Nov 2010 Babson Capital White Paper: Global Senior Secured Loans
Loans have become a large and highly developed global institutionalised market.
29 Oct 2010 European Loan Market Overview October 2010
During October there has been continued refinancing of bank debt in the bond market
30 Sep 2010 Babson Capital Europe Perspectives: Global Senior Secured Credit
Looks set to present attractive investment opportunities
30 Sep 2010 European Loan Market Overview September 2010
September has been the busiest period for the primary loan market since the Lehman Brothers collapse
30 Sep 2010 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 3rd Quarter 2010
Consistent fixed income performance during uncertain economic times
31 Aug 2010 European Loan Market Overview August 2010
The secondary loan market was seasonally quiet but spreads ground steadily tighter.
30 Jul 2010 European Loan Market Overview July 2010
Secondary loan prices rose during the month but lagged equities and high yield.
30 Jun 2010 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 2nd Quarter 2010
US fixed income markets fared well despite uncertainties in Europe and a fall in equities.
21 Apr 2010 Babson Capital Europe Conversations: A Strong Vintage for European Mezzanine Debt
David Wilmot gives us his views about the current vintage of European mezzanine debt.
31 Mar 2010 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 1st Quarter 2010
The fixed income markets performed well despite uncertain economic environment.
26 Feb 2010 Babson Capital Europe Conversations: The Outlook for Restructuring and Consensus in Europe
Stuart Mathieson gives us his views about the outlook for restructuring and consensus in Europe.
27 Jan 2010 Babson Capital Europe Perspectives: European Senior Secured Loans
Zak Summerscale explains why investors see value in this asset class.
31 Dec 2009 The Babson Capital Management LLC Market Update - 4th Quarter 2009
2009 was a year of turnaround for the fixed income markets.
11 Sep 2008 Babson Capital is named Best Cash CDO Manager by Creditflux for the second time
Babson Capital earned the Best Cash CDO Manager Award, three of its funds were also shortlisted.
09 Jun 2008 Babson Capital Europe announces appointment of Andrew Godson as Head of Distribution
Andrew is responsible for Babson Capital Europe's global sales and distribution activities.
27 Sep 2007 Babson Capital named Best Cash CDO Manager by Creditflux
Three Babson Capital Funds also shortlisted.
11 Jun 2007 Babson Capital Europe Closes €500 Million CLO
Malin will target a portfolio of senior secured and mezzanine loans
05 Feb 2007 Babson Capital Europe Closes €500 Million CLO
Seventh in Duchess Series
06 Jul 2006 Babson Capital Europe Arranges Mezzanine Financing For Weinberg Capital's €98.8m Acquisition of Pharma Omnium
The transaction closed on the 23rd of June 2006
04 Jul 2006 Fundraising Closes at €800 Million for Babson Capital Europe's First Mezzanine Fund, Almack Mezzanine I
Fund targeted at both large and mid-market mezzanine investments in the UK and Continental Europe
26 Apr 2006 Giving Credit Its Due - The European and US CDO Markets
Babson Capital reminds that a manager's fundamental credit analysis strength is key to success
26 Jul 2005 Babson Capital Europe Rejuvenates Duchess I
Successful maturity extension of the €1 billion fund.
15 Feb 2005 Babson Capital "CDO Manager of the Year" says Risk magazine
Babson Capital named 2005 CDO Manager of the Year in the January issue of Risk magazine.
01 Oct 2004 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Limited announces name change to Babson Capital Europe
New Name. Same Team. Same Commitment.
02 Aug 2004 Duke Street Capital Debt Mgt Announces The Close Of Its €450m Third Leveraged Loan CDO Fund
Successful close of Duchess III, DSCDM's third collateralized debt obligation
01 Jul 2004 David L. Babson & Co. Announces Corporate Rebranding to Babson Capital Management In Effort to Redefine Company
Babson Capital Management LLC
24 May 2004 Babson completes acquisition of leading European CDO firm
Babson Capital announced that it has completed the acquisition of Duke Street Capital Debt Mgt. Ltd
24 Mar 2004 David L. Babson & Company Inc. to acquire leading European CDO firm Duke Street Capital Debt Management Limited
London-based DSCDM acquired by Babson
24 Apr 2003 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Closes Second Market Leading CDO Fund
Duke Street Capital Debt Management ("DSCDM"), is pleased to announce the closure of Duchess II CDO
29 Jun 2002 Duchess I €1 Billion Fund Fully Invested
DSCDM has fully invested its €1 billion Collateralised Debt Obligation.
23 May 2002 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Appoints New Associate Director
DSCDM is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Horne as Associate Director.
07 Feb 2002 First Ever Tap Issue For A CDO Fund Takes Duchess I To €1 Billion
DSCDM announces that the fund size for its Duchess I CDO fund is being increased.
10 Sep 2001 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Appoints New Associate Director
Stacy Green appointed Associate Director.
03 Sep 2001 Duke Street Capital Debt Management's Duchess CDO fund beating investment targets
To date, over €500 million of the €750 million fund has been invested.
16 Jul 2001 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Appoints New Associate Director
Leona Campbell has been appointed Associate Director.
11 Jun 2001 Duke Street Capital Debt Management Prices €750 Million CDO Fund
The €750 million fund will price (set allocations and margins on the notes) today.
03 Mar 2001 Duke Street Capital CDO opens for business
Duke Street Capital Debt Management has acquired its first loan for Duchess I CDO

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