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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.
S&P has reported two more defaults this week, bringing the yearly tally to 148 so far this year compared with a full-year total of 113 in 2015.
LCM Partners has a long history in which it has shifted from balance sheet investing to raising third-party capital. With its new oversubscribed fund wrapped up, Paul Burdell explains to PDI how the firm has expanded through word of mouth.
A recent PEI survey provided some interesting insights into current LP thinking. Andy Thomson explores some of the key findings.
The global alternative asset manager will invest in senior secured loans from its latest vehicle, which was wrapped up on around $507m.
In a world changed by the UK’s EU referendum and US election, PDI gathered seven leading asset class professionals in London to consider the way forward.  
Private debt fund managers are not yet gripping their arm-rests, but some stress is evident in light of recent events.
The global investment firm is backing a Dutch holiday park operator and UK outdoor advertising business.
There are few clues as to what Donald Trump’s US election victory really means. But a seminar in London this week provided food for thought.
Experts at a Duff & Phelps seminar at London’s Shard building shone some light on the outcome of the (latest) unexpected election result.
A survey from Elian, revealed exclusively to PDI, shows almost three-quarters of LPs maintaining or increasing their private debt allocations.
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