Combining middle market loans with strategically sourced deals in private placement and project finance markets allows for a more diversified portfolio that has the potential to deliver returns that have been less correlated to economic cycles.

Although most pension plans are now over 100% funded, many still carry elevated allocations to equities. De-risking isn't just beneficial, it’s mission critical

We retrace boom-and-bust periods and chronicle improvements in the credit quality of North American energy companies following the pandemic.

Funding ratios rose again in 2022, putting plan sponsors in another surprisingly strong position. But with critical decisions looming, de-risking and diversification are paramount.