FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) is one of the most profitable growth stocks to buy. On May 22, FTAI Aviation successfully priced its inaugural asset-backed securitization, FTAI MRE 2026-1, totaling $612 million. The offering is backed by aircraft currently on lease to 23 global airlines and consists of two classes of investment-grade notes. The transaction, which […]

Canyon Partners hires Jay Kim to lead $5B asset-backed financing venture. The new permanent capital vehicle, Canyon ABF Partners, will target specialty lenders and regional banks as alternative financing demand accelerates. 14 min ago Canyon Partners just made one of the more consequential hires in structured finance this year. The firm brought on Jay Kim, a veteran of Credit Suisse and former CEO of ATLAS SP Partners, to build and run a brand-new asset-backed financing platform with plans to originate north of $5B in loans every year. The vehicle, called Canyon ABF Partners (CAP), launched on June 9, 2026 as a permanent capital structure. Its mission: provide financing to specialty lenders and regional banks, two corners of the financial system that have been increasingly underserved by traditional capital sources. What Canyon is actually building. Canyon ABF Partners will originate asset-backed loans, meaning it will lend against pools of underlying assets like consumer loans, equipment leases, or receivables. Instead of lending money based on a borrower's promise to pay, the loans are secured by actual, identifiable cash flows from real assets. The $5B annual origination target is aggressive but not outlandish for someone with Kim's background. At ATLAS SP Partners, he ran one of the more prominent structured finance platforms in the market. Before that, he spent considerable time at Credit Suisse in roles tied directly to this kind of lending infrastructure. Kim joins Canyon as a Partner, which signals this isn't a side project or an exploratory desk. The primary borrowers CAP will serve are specialty lenders and regional banks. These are institutions that originate loans themselves but need warehouse financing or balance sheet support to keep the machine running. Why this matters right now. Unlike a closed-end fund with a defined investment period, a permanent capital vehicle can deploy and recycle capital continuously. That makes it a more attractive counterparty for borrowers who need ongoing relationships, not one-off transactions. Canyon Partners has had exposure to asset-backed strategies before. But the creation of a standalone vehicle with its own dedicated leadership represents a meaningful escalation. What this means for investors. The Jay Kim hire is the differentiator Canyon is banking on. His track record running ATLAS SP Partners and his time in Credit Suisse's structured finance operations give him deep relationships with exactly the types of borrowers CAP is targeting. No performance history or specific asset class breakdowns have been disclosed, which means investors will be underwriting Kim's reputation and Canyon's platform rather than a proven track record for this particular vehicle. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how Cryptobriefing create and review content, see its Editorial Policy.

Northwind Group announces $300M institutional capital partnership with ATLAS SP Partners to deliver lower cost of capital across credit platform. May 28, 2026, 09:00 ET NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Northwind Group ("Northwind"), a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, today announced a $300 million institutional capital partnership with ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS"), the warehouse finance and securitized products business majority owned by Apollo funds. The partnership provides Northwind Debt Fund III ("NDF III") with access to a lower cost of capital, enhancing the fund's ability to offer highly competitive loan terms to borrowers across major U.S. markets. The partnership represents a meaningful evolution in NDF III's capital structure, positioning Northwind to continue expanding its real estate credit platform to provide high-quality flexible financing solutions. With access to institutional capital at a reduced cost, Northwind can provide even more attractive all-in pricing to borrowers; a direct competitive advantage in an environment where execution certainty and cost of capital have become defining factors in sponsor financing decisions. The arrangement is expected to drive expanded origination volume and market share for NDF III as it continues to lend in the New York City region and other major gateway cities across the U.S. predominantly on multifamily residential, for-sale condos, industrial, office and other major property types. The partnership follows a period of significant growth for Northwind, which recently surpassed $4.6 billion in total debt originations and closed its 100th loan earlier this year. NDF III is Northwind's latest flagship closed-end vehicle focused on real estate credit investments across major U.S. markets, and this new capital partnership further strengthens the fund's foundation as it continues to scale. "This partnership is a direct reflection of our commitment to building the most competitive capital structure possible for NDF III," said Ran Eliasaf, Founder and Managing Partner of Northwind Group. "Bringing in an institutional partner of ATLAS's caliber allows us to offer borrowers flexible and friendly financing solutions with high certainty of execution. In today's market, that combination is rare, and we believe it positions NDF III to further execute on our business plan." "We are pleased to partner with Northwind and help facilitate their continued growth as they build a differentiated real estate credit platform," said Brendan Jordan, Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate Origination at ATLAS. About Northwind Group Founded in 2008 by Ran Eliasaf, Northwind Group is a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager specializing in credit investments through its discretionary, closed-ended debt funds. The firm has successfully executed $9.7 billion in real estate transactions in the U.S. across more than 400 real estate and healthcare properties. For further information, go to www.northwind-group.com. ATLAS SP Partners ATLAS is a global investment firm providing stable capital, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed solutions. ATLAS is proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence that includes certainty of execution, deep expertise and full-service capabilities across the asset management landscape. For more information, visit www.atlas-sp.com. Media Contacts: ATLAS SP Partners: Kate Thompson / Tim Ragones / Kate Kelley [email protected] (212) 355-4449 SOURCE Northwind Group