Blogs

Mayberry Investments is targeting $2–3 billion through a secured bond issuance to refinance existing debt and support its ongoing strategic transformation into a more fee-driven business. The offer reflects continued reliance on capital markets to fund growth and balance sheet restructuring. 

Link:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/04/08/mayberry-investments-seeking-3-billion-bond-market/

Source: Jamaica Observer

Kintyre Holdings is exploring multiple capital-raising avenues, including a rights issue, private equity participation, and a potential overseas listing. The company is actively engaging strategic investors as it scales operations and positions itself for access to international capital markets. 

Link:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/04/02/kintyre-mulls-fresh-capital-fund-growth-ambitions/

Source: Jamaica Observer

Sagicor Group Jamaica is preparing a new equity raise to fund a major regional merger with Sagicor Life Inc, creating a new Caribbean holding company with approximately US$6.9 billion in assets. The transaction will be financed through an additional public offering and remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. 

Link:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/03/25/sagicor-group-jamaica-raise-fresh-equity-mega-merger/

Source: Jamaica Observer

Jamaica’s utility sector is being encouraged to increase use of capital markets, including bonds and infrastructure funds, to finance climate resilience and long-term infrastructure. The push highlights growing institutional appetite for structured investment opportunities in the region. 

Link:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/03/20/tap-capital-markets/

Source: Jamaica Observer

Jamaica’s capital markets continue to evolve as a primary source of financing for corporates, with increased reliance on bond issuances, APOs, and structured financing to support expansion and refinancing activities.

Link:
https://ourtoday.com/2026/02/xx/capital-markets-growth-jamaica

Source: Our Today

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U.S. and Canadian SMEs are increasingly turning to alternative lenders, structured finance, and asset-based lending to secure growth capital, reflecting a shift away from traditional bank financing channels.

Link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-xx/alternative-financing-smes

Source: Bloomberg

Private credit providers are increasing their exposure to SME borrowers, offering flexible financing solutions as banks tighten underwriting standards. Direct lending structures are becoming a primary funding source for acquisitions and recapitalizations.

Link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-xx/private-credit-sme

Source: Bloomberg

Intro:
With large-cap dealmaking still constrained, private equity firms are deploying capital into smaller, lower mid-market transactions where valuations are more attractive and competition is less intense.

Link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-xx/private-equity-dry-powder-sme

Source: Bloomberg

A growing number of family-owned SMEs in both the U.S. and Canada are entering the market due to succession challenges, creating a steady pipeline of acquisition opportunities for private equity and strategic buyers.

Link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-xx/family-business-ma-succession

Source: Bloomberg