Bank and other lenders are said to have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into financing private-equity firms and their investment deals in recent years. Defaults have been low, but an economic slowdown could put these relationships to the test. ... Read full article
A centerpiece of her “economic patriotism” bill is to transform private equity firms, which she said will buy a company and bleed it dry before “walking away enriched even as the company succumbs.” ... Read full article
The British startup OakNorth sees U.S. community and regional banks as good prospects for its lending technology. ... Read full article
StreetShares seeks to tap into the loyalties of military veterans, bringing together borrowers and savers through an online platform. ... Read full article
