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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.
Jiri Krol (Source: Richard Dawson)
Amid chatter about the potential systemic risk that private debt may pose, the Alternative Credit Council’s Jiri Krol admits the asset class has a data problem but sees little for the policymakers to fear.
In a podcast published this week, a leading covenant expert and lender representative insisted private debt has no room for complacency when it comes to fair documentation.
In the fifth episode of our Decade of Private Debt miniseries, the European Leveraged Finance Association CEO reflects on the highs and lows of borrower/lender deal negotiations in the industry.
In the fourth episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Drake-Brockman discusses how the industry has evolved and recounts the process of shaping Pemberton into the firm it is today.
In the third episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Rigon reflects on the past 10 years from an ESG perspective and looks at how the industry might evolve considering today’s sustainability agenda.
In the second episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Burdell discusses the evolution of private debt and banking oversight over the past 10 years, the impact of regulations, as well as LCM’s unique position in the industry.
In the first episode of our Decade of Private Debt podcast miniseries, Arougheti looks back at a decade of strategic growth in private credit, emphasising the importance of enduring relationships and the misunderstood, yet resilient nature of the market.
Leverage may be overestimated as a hidden danger within private debt, but the asset class creates its own issues due to a lack of data.
Building a strong team, Wooden blocks with people icon on pink background, Human resources and management concept.
The UK-based lower mid-market lender has brought in Richard Smart from NatWest as it prepares to raise its largest domestic fund to date.
There’s a big opportunity cost to vintage timing and diversification, according to a new paper – posing a challenge to traditional thinking on the subject.
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