Business development companies under pressure from coronavirus fallout
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IBDs sold more than $22 billion of the high-commission product over the past decade
Due to the far reaching impact of COVID-19, business development companies — one of the most popular alternative investments sold by independent broker-dealers over the past decade — will feel increased stress due to levels of debt and loan covenants, according to a note issued by Fitch Ratings
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