BNP's Charlotte Conlan on M&A, Private Credit, Leveraged Finance

The video discusses the evolving landscape of the broadly syndicated market post-Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the resurgence in market activity and the role of opportunistic financings. It explores the dynamics of M&A, the risk appetite of banks, and the interplay between private credit and traditional banking. The discussion also covers changes in market capacity, pricing, and documentation, as well as the challenges companies face with higher debt costs. The session concludes with a positive outlook on market strength and the importance of M&A for future growth.

What are the key challenges faced by banks in the current M&A landscape?

In what ways has the risk appetite of banks changed in recent months?

How do current market conditions affect the pricing and documentation of deals?

What trends are emerging in the private credit market as it relates to large deals?