Market Insights
Trends & insights to help you understand markets and industries.
June 2018


Going public via SPAC, a viable capital strategy for IPO-ready fintech companies
When financial technology (FinTech) company Billtrust was ready to execute its strategy to be the nation’s leader in accounts receivable (AR) automation, senior executives had a few traditional options, they chose to pursue a merger with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC. Read about their story here.

First stability, then growth: Middle market enters post-pandemic mode
In 2021, KeyBank continues its quarterly survey of 400 owners and executives of middle market businesses – defined as those in the $10 million to $2 billion range – to understand what impact current macroeconomic conditions and government policies have on the business environment.

Health Systems Embrace Platforming and Innovative Financing Strategies
Hospitals are no longer the only choice or even the first choice for care. Instead, lower-cost, decentralized, customer-focused and tech-enabled delivery channels are fast becoming the norm. A wave of innovative competitors are pursuing these models. Learn more about his new market and how to fund expansion for a new era.

The future of seniors housing: a 2021 outlook from a capital markets perspective
The unique challenges of a global public health crisis put significant stress on seniors housing operators and owners in 2020 that may take years to fully recover. Learn more from our experts. Learn More.

The Many Flavors of Healthcare’s Not-For-Profit/For-Profit Partnerships
Investors and sponsors increasingly look for M&A and JV opportunities with not-for-profit health systems and plans, even as NFP organizations seek outside funding for their strategic and financial goals. Cain Brothers’ M&A practice Director, Stacy Guffanti, talks with Dave Johnson about the rise of healthcare’s not-for-profit/for-profit partnerships.

Retail & Office Real Estate - Assessing the Risks Ahead
Whether it is market risks around primary, secondary and tertiary markets or the outlook for the various property classes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the commercial real estate retail market. Some of these concerns, like the rise of e-commerce, were around even before COVID. But, since COVID hit, that transition accelerated.

How to Tackle the Affordable Housing Crisis
The United States has long been in the grips of a housing crisis. Since COVID-19 hit, with 50 million people filing for unemployment, the problem has only gotten worse. Learn More.

Watch for these top equipment acquisition trends in 2021
Perhaps this year more than in past years, it's worth training an eye on possible trends - including in the equipment finance industry - as we ease into a post-pandemic economy.

A Conversation with The Portland Clinic CEO
Dick Clark, Portland Clinic CEO discusses the clinic, it's recent experiences, and the future.

Q&A With KeyBank's Aga Morgan on Healthcare, COVID-19 and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Recent events have shined a spotlight on social justice and healthcare issues in America. KeyBank’s Senior Vice President Commercial Healthcare Leader Aga Morgan, offers deep expertise on both of these important matters. In a recent interview, Morgan shares his insights on the latest emerging trends in the medical field and discusses the progress his team is making in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Driving the digital transformation: A fireside conversation with Fastly leadership
Executives around the globe are on a mission to make their companies more agile and more competitive – at the center are cloud-based platforms that allow enterprises to work faster and from anywhere. Learn how here.