Babson Recognized as Most Active Non-Bank Investor in Asia-Pacific Region
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson Capital Management, a global asset management firm with more than $212 billion in assets under management, today announced it has been recognized as the most active non-bank lender in the Asia-Pacific region in 2014 by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA).
The APLMA established the award for "Most Active Non-Bank Investor" to recognize the increased role of non-bank lenders in serving the capital needs of business and industry in the region. Babson, the first recipient of the award, was selected based on a survey of industry peers.
Babson offers a full range of financing solutions to corporate borrowers in the Asia Pacific region, including directly originated senior secured and second-lien loans, mezzanine debt with equity features, and unitranche debt that combines characteristics of senior and mezzanine debt tranches. The firm has been active in the region for more than a decade, and today serves the area from offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney and Melbourne.
"Babson is honored to receive this recognition from our peers and the Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association," said Eric Lloyd, head of Global Private Finance for Babson. "The Asia-Pacific region's dynamic economy has created compelling opportunities for lenders who can meet the capital needs of borrowers. Our goal is to help issuers access the capital they need for their businesses while providing access and returns for our investors."
For more information, contact Shane Forster ([email protected]) in Hong Kong at +852 3515 8028 or Adam Wheeler ([email protected]) in Sydney at +61 2 8272 5055.
About the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association
The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) is the pan-Asian association that is dedicated to promoting growth and liquidity in the primary and secondary loan markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The APLMA represents the common interests of the many different institutions active in the syndicated loan markets of the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1998, the APLMA organizes more than 80 seminars, conferences and networking events each year for its members, who represent banks, financial institutions, law firms, hedge funds, brokerages, rating agencies, financial information service providers and online trading platforms. For further information about the APLMA, please contact [email protected] or visit www.aplma.com.
About Babson Capital Management
Babson Capital Management LLC (Babson) is a leading global asset management firm with over $212 billion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2014. Through proprietary research, analysis and a focus on investment fundamentals, the firm and its global affiliates develop products and strategies that leverage its broad expertise in global fixed income, structured products, middle market finance, commercial real estate, alternatives and equities. A member of the MassMutual Financial Group, Babson maintains a strong global footprint with operations on four continents and clients in over 20 countries. Learn more at www.babsoncapital.com
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