Andy Thomson, Author at Private Debt Investor

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Andy Thomson is a Senior Editor at PEI with responsibility for Private Debt Investor, the leading title focused on the world's private debt markets. Andy works closely with team members in London, New York and Hong Kong. He has been with PEI for many years, having worked previously on Private Equity International and Infrastructure Investor.

DOWNLOAD: Goldman leaps to the top of the PDI 50

Andy Thomson - 18 mins ago

The US giant has knocked Lone Star off its perch in a year in which the cumulative capital accounted for by private debt's biggest fundraisers was almost double the 2014 total. Check out our interactive guide to the PDI 50.

Why pension confidence in Europe is frayed

Investors Andy Thomson - 6 December 2018

Europe’s pension plans see a big future for alternative credit, but faith is weak in their home region and strategies are being revised as a result.

DOWNLOAD: Goldman leaps to the top of the PDI 50

Fund Managers Andy Thomson - 4 December 2018

2018 awards: It’s time to vote!

Fund Managers Andy Thomson - 3 December 2018

Yes, it’s upon us again. Take the opportunity to choose the best-in class in 45 different categories, reflecting a broad spectrum of private debt activity.

Why private debt’s pockets are far from bulging

Andy Thomson - 3 December 2018

A new study shows the asset class’s fund managers have levels of dry powder below the long-term average. Andy Thomson reports

The family office intent on avoiding the ‘greedy’ managers

Andy Thomson - 3 December 2018

While happy with short-duration debt, and now considering longer-duration strategies, Blu Family Office’s Tom Tardif is not impressed with some funds’ low deployment rates.

What happens when private equity deals dry up?

Andy Thomson - 3 December 2018

Larger private debt managers have never had it so good, but possible over-reliance on the PE market may leave some regretting their neglect of the non-sponsored opportunity.