Excess Spread — Mucky business, where’s WALy, welcome to winter

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Market Wraps

ABF

Excess Spread — Trading the MFS collapse, ERM evolution

9fin | When something goes wrong in financial markets, enterprising minds often think “how can I make some money out of this”. That’s a normal and healthy capitalist impulse, and, in many situations, that impulse makes things better.

1 May 2026

| Europe

News & Analysis

Private Credit

Sports deals are game on — Don’t mind inflation

9fin | The pressure is mounting on consumer spending, with the IMF issuing stark warnings about the prospect of a major energy crisis and its impact on inflation.

28 Apr 2026

| US

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News & Analysis

Distressed

Akin poaches Weil’s co-head of restructuring

Akin Gump has lured back Neil Devaney to lead its restructuring practice from his current role as co-head of restructuring at Weil in London, as it strengthens its creditor-side advisory capabilities.

28 Apr 2026

| Europe

Trend Reports

Distressed

Q1 2026 LME update — 11 LMEs cross the finish line

Liability management exercises that closed in the first quarter ending 31 March 2026 comprised two pro rata transactions, two drop-downs, four deals away, and three LMA&Es, according to deals tracked by 9fin.

28 Apr 2026

| US

9Questions

LevFin

9Questions — Chad Doerge, Round Hill Music — Cashing in on the chorus

Chad Doerge is the deputy CEO and president of Round Hill Music, which manages a $1.1bn portfolio of music rights. He joined the firm from Aiera, an AI-powered fintech platform and previously held senior roles at Evercore ISI, ISI Group and Deutsche Bank.

27 Apr 2026

| US

News & Analysis

Distressed

TGJones near restructuring plan with new money injection

TGJones is preparing to launch a restructuring plan process with a practice statement letter to be circulated to store landlords as soon as next week, according to 9fin sources.

27 Apr 2026

| Europe