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Andy Thomson

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.
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The last 10 years have seen private debt firms move from claiming increasing share in the mid-market to starting to do the same at the larger end.
Those present at the PDI Europe Summit heard how Europe is catching up with the US when it comes to distressed opportunities.
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There are few signs yet of any major stress in the market, but interest rate rises and refinancing worries give some cause for concern, delegates at the PDI Europe Summit 2023 heard.
The fundraising environment is challenging, as investors are attracted to private debt’s return possibilities but have concerns over deployment.
Michael Curtis talks to Private Debt Investor about what the investment management firm can offer the private debt market
Margin ratchets have become a major talking point, but they should not be viewed as all important when it comes to encouraging borrower sustainability.
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The European fund manager beat its target for the strategy and points to a ‘fertile investment environment’
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PM Alpha has unveiled a “mini blend” approach as it seeks to offer qualified retail investors optimal access to private debt funds.
Up until now a nascent part of the investment universe, the tide appears to be turning for the private credit secondaries market.
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