HSBC expects dealflow uptick and higher returns with second direct lending vintage

With the first vintage of its direct lending strategy almost fully deployed, HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) тˆ’ the investment management business of the HSBC Group тˆ’ is bullish on dealflow and potential returns for its second vintage, whose lower risk proposition has been resonating well with investors, head of direct lending for the UK & Europe, Tom Green, told Unquote.