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Churchill Expands Capital Markets Effort, Hires Jessica Nels as Principal
New York, July 29, 2019 – Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), a majority-owned affiliate of Nuveen focused on originating, underwriting and managing middle market senior loan investments, today announced that Jessica Nels has joined the firm as a Principal in the Capital Markets and Syndication team. Based in Chicago, Ms. Nels will be responsible for middle market club transactions, syndication and lender relationship management on behalf of Churchill…
Churchill Asset Management Named “USA Lender of the Year” by the Global M&A Network
NEW YORK, July 16, 2019 – Churchill Asset Management (“Churchill”) today announced that it has been recognized as “USA Lender of the Year” at the USA M&A Atlas Awards. Presented by the Global M&A Network, the awards honor outstanding firms, dealmakers and value-creating transactions from M&A communities across the United States…
Points Up Front: Funky Fund Manager is Music to Our Ears
NEW YORK, July 4, 2019 – It’s important for direct lenders to strike a chord with borrowers when they pitch flexible financing solutions. But for Churchill chief executive officer Ken Kencel, it’s equally important to play major chords outside work…
Principles for Responsible Investment – ESG Due Diligence in Private Debt Deal Making
London, June 6, 2019 – Churchill collaborated with the UN backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) on the launch of the report “Spotlight on responsible investment in private debt,” the first industry guidance on responsible lending in private credit…
Rapid Rise of Direct Lending Pushes Firms to Split risk
NEW YORK, May 15, 2019 – “Regulated banks have been losing share to direct lenders for a while, thanks to higher lender holds. That dynamic has also allowed sponsors to avoid where possible the syndication process, which involves market risk,” said Randy Schwimmer, head of originations at Churchill…
