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Claire Coe Smith

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Investor appetite for more flexible, open-ended fund structures in private credit is gathering pace.
The market in France remains very competitive between banks and credit funds.
Benelux has built a strong fourth position in European deal volumes, supported by strong fundamentals.
While dealflow remains strong, lenders are cautious as we head towards the end of the year.
The retrenchment of banks is proving a boon for private debt markets, especially in Poland.
Record deal levels in Europe point to a market that is rising to the macroeconomic challenges.
SMEs are increasingly keen to work with private lenders, with Spain a standout market.
European debt activity is consolidating around non-cyclical sectors, as lenders seek out stable revenues.
The European private debt market was busier than ever in H1, despite the macroeconomic challenges.
Private debt proved its resilience in the first half, compared with the increasingly volatile public markets.
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