Andy Thomson
Three high-profile keynote speakers revealed their concerns and expectations for private debt at the PDI New York Forum.
The asset class is seeing increased competition but continuing to grow and innovate. It is also beginning to respond to diversity issues – though work remains to be done
With two weeks to go, we urge you to send us your submissions for PDI’s annual recognition of private debt’s star performers.
The Stockholm-based fund manager has invested 20% of the fund, which is 40% larger than the firm’s predecessor vehicle.
A plethora of smaller managers have entered the direct lending space without the resources to focus on workouts and restructuring in times of trouble. Andy Thomson explores how much of a problem this may present
The Tunis and London-based firm is aiming for a first close in Q1 2020 as it targets an SME funding gap in the region.
After something of a lull, German LBO deals have seen a surge as banks got behind add-on financings and re-financings in the third quarter.
There are signs that a big potential source of dealflow may be starting to develop in the private debt market.
The pan-European GP has added to its Frankfurt office in a market once seen as so bank-dominated that funds would be unlikely to get a foothold.
The credit arm of European investment firm Triton Partners will push on towards its hard cap of €750m with a final close slated for next April.