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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.
In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, the Alternative Credit Council’s Jiří Król examines the implications of European regulators’ definition of loan origination funds.
Given the shock of the new rate environment, some borrowers will experience problems, according to Howard Marks. He thinks talk of systemic risk is exaggerated though.
As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.
We’re still only in the bottom of the first inning of the 'destruction' caused by the growth and venture space in late 2021, says the fund manager's CEO.
Pictured (clockwise from top left): Paul Burdell, Symon Drake-Brockman, Akila Grewal, Julien Rigon, Sabrina Fox and Michael Arougheti
Six private credit insiders share their views on how the market has been shaped over the past 10 years, and what to expect next.
The table tracks the number of funds advised and the aggregate value of funds advised.
AIFMD II lays down some practical challenges for private debt fund managers. There may be a lot more of this type of intervention in future.
Alex Griffith and Natalia Quiroga Porkhoun take a look at some of the similarities and differences between holdo financing in the UK and US.
It’s a rewarding time to be invested in private debt, but no one should get too carried away by the hype around the asset class.
In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, Decalia’s Reji Vettasseri examines some of the key findings from our annual study of investor attitudes toward the asset class.
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