On today’s show we welcome special guest, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in directly originated senior secured loans issued by U.S. middle market companies. On the show,…
March 30, 2025 - Entering 2025, dealmakers were feeling jubilant and preparing to uncork their proverbial champagne bottles in anticipation of a boom in merger and acquisition activity. The previous four years had been somewhat underwhelming for tie-ups and takeovers, given the unfriendly deal environment fostered…
March 22, 2025 - Walter Wriston was the Chairman and CEO of Citicorp from 1967 to 1984 and was regarded as the most influential banker of his time. Wriston played a major role in shaping the modern U.S. banking system, which is inextricably linked to the global…
March 16, 2025 - The Tariff Act of 1890, commonly known as the McKinley Tariff, was a piece of protectionist trade policy passed in 1890 during the administration of President Benjamin Harrison. Sponsored by Representative William McKinley (R-Ohio), who later became president, the Act aimed to protect American…
March 14, 2025 - Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc., ("Accelerate") today announced the March 2025 cash distributions for Accelerate Exchange Traded Funds ("Accelerate Funds"), summarized below, that are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"). The ex-dividend date for the distributions will be March 31, 2025. All unitholders of record of…
March 13, 2025 - "Waiting for Godot" is a play by Samuel Beckett, first performed in 1953. The work is popular due to its reputation as a cornerstone of absurdist theatre. The play revolves around two main characters who wait endlessly for someone (or something) named Godot, who never…
1. What is a Private Credit ETF? A Private Credit ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with access to private credit markets. Private credit refers to loans made by non-bank lenders to businesses, often with higher yields than traditional fixed income assets. Unlike…
February 28, 2025 - The recent 4 Nations Face-Off, a hockey tournament featuring NHL players from Canada, U.S., Finland, and Sweden, showcased the best hockey a fan could ask for. In an environment of heightened geopolitical rivalry, fueled by increased nationalism and continuous trade war threats, the…
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