July 28, 2025
As the European CLO market continues to heat up, a new wave of first-time managers is preparing to make their debut. According to a recent article by Alternative Credit Investor by Ellie Duncan, the uptick in issuance over the past 12–18 months shows no signs of slowing down, opening the door for new entrants looking to capitalize on the momentum.
But for first-time managers, launching a CLO isn’t just about market timing, it’s about having the right operational infrastructure, compliance tools, and data visibility to compete with established players.
In the article, Allvue’s Iyran Clunis weighs in on what it takes to build a successful CLO business from the ground up, especially in today’s complex regulatory and investor landscape. He joins experts from Indefi and S&P Global Ratings to explore the structural trends, operational pressures, and technology needs shaping the next generation of European CLO managers.
Allvue has long supported both seasoned and emerging CLO managers with software that spans portfolio management, deal modeling, compliance, and reporting. As the market evolves, so does our commitment to making CLO management scalable, transparent, and data-driven.
Read the full article on Alternative Credit Investor to hear from Iyran Clunis about what’s driving CLO activity in the European market.