Economy

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.

The shifting landscape is throwing up a set of openings for European investors.

Sweden and Denmark continued to be the main drivers of dealflow in the first half.

With partnerships being formed and new strategies being launched, Paul Burdell is confident that LCM Partners can navigate its way through the economic challenges ahead. By Andy Thomson

Key talking points from our soon-to-be-published roundtable with leading professionals in the US private debt market.

Areas that represent continued growth for the firm include credit, investment solutions and infrastructure, chief executive Kewsong Lee said on the firm's second quarter earnings call.