FSIC Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Declares Regular Distribution for Second Quarter
FSIC announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, and that its board of directors has declared its second quarter 2018 regular distribution.
FS Investments Hosts AHA’s Navy Yard Goes Red
For the third year in a row, FS Investments hosted the American Heart Association’s Navy Yard Goes Red event at its headquarters. The event raised funds for the Heart Association’s national Go Red For Women initiative, an effort that advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health through coordinated educational programming, fundraising and events annually.
Bloomberg: FS on the Upside Surprise in Retail Spending
Lara Rhame, FS Investments senior economist, spoke on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas” and Bloomberg Markets AM to discuss retail sales, consumer spending and economic growth expectations.
Reuters: Rising interest rates to boost BDC earnings
In an interview with Reuters’ Leela Parker Deo, FS Investments’ Marc Yaklofsky explained how a rising interest rate environment in 2017 might affect BDCs as an asset class. “This rising rate tide should lift all BDC boats, it’s just a question of magnitude,” he said.
Bloomberg Surveillance: FS on 2017 interest rates
As guest host on Bloomberg Surveillance, FS Investments economist Lara Rhame shared her perspectives on how 2017 may shape up for the economy and interest rates.
Bloomberg TV: FS on U.S. Retail Sales
Lara Rhame, FS Investments senior economist, spoke on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas” to discuss U.S. economic data as retail sales came in lower than expected in the face of rising wholesale prices.
InvestmentNews: Debt financing on private equity seen as one way to boost income
John Waggoner published this article about a talk given by FS Investment’s Brody Browe at the InvestmentNews Alternative’s Conference.
FS Investments Taps Goldman Sachs’ Steve DeAngelis to Head Sales
Industry veteran joins leading alternatives manager as it expands its distribution channels
Bloomberg TV: FS on Fed’s move
Investors are in a desert of yield while the Fed faces a tidal wave of easy monetary policy from abroad. Watch Lara Rhame, FS Investments senior economist, talking about what moves by the Fed could mean for investors.
Reuters: BDC space ripe for consolidation
FS Investments was quoted in this Reuters story about the summer gains in BDC shares and the potential for consolidation within the industry.