Private Debt Investor Special Reports

Published September 2019

Where do we go from here? 2018 was another strong year for North America-focused private debt funds. While the threat of interest rate rises is receding and yield-hungry investors are flooding in from around the world, heightened competition, compressed terms and loose covenants all continue to cause concern.

Published June 2019

A lot of capital has been raised in anticipation of a downturn that is yet to materialise. Now that there is growing pressure on managers to put the dry powder to work, investors are trying to put a renewed emphasis on quality and discipline. Read our report to find out more.

Published May 2019

In response to investor demand and increasing competition, mid-market debt has grown well beyond its traditional definitions in both Europe and the US. Our special report explores how mid-market strategies are diverging, analyses the trends emerging, plus much more.

Published April 2019

In a borrower-friendly market, managers are under increasing pressure to deploy, credits standards are relaxed and documentation requirements are fewer. Our The State of the Deal Market special report takes a deep dive into how investors are navigating these issues in a lively and competitive market.

Published March 2019

Our Annual Review 2018 looks back on the big private debt stories from last year, a year in which market optimism continued, despite some underlying concerns. We also include coverage of our annual awards, which showcases the firms that have shone in the past 12 months and offer invaluable insight into who the most influential players are.

Published February 2019

Our Fund Services report explores ways in which providers are not only responding to a growing demand for technological and regulatory expertise, but at how the fund services industry has evolved with the asset class. Read more now.

Published: December 2018

Each year we publish our PDI 50 and each year we witness the growing consolidation of the industry. The 2018 list has been no different. Our ranking tracks all the capital raised by each manager over the past five years through closed-end funds and separately managed accounts. Find out who the biggest private debt firms in 2018 are.

Published: November 2018

Discussions about European private debt inevitably come with a degree of uncertainty: whether it’s about the cycle, politics, or disruption. And while it’s important to be aware of the potential black swans and curve balls, it’s hard to ignore how far the European market has come, its ability to weather volatility and its long-term prospects. Read our special report now to find out more

Published: October 2018

Today, commercial real estate debt is less of a niche play and more of a mainstream proposition, catching the attention of investors due to the stable income returns and portfolio diversification it offers. in partnership with TH Real Estate, we have launched our first-ever study of investor appetite for commercial real estate debt funds. Access the report now.

Published: October 2018

Rapid technological advancement and global uncertainty – political and economic – are pressing issues for the future of private debt. Predicting outcomes for the industry has never been more challenging, nor more vital, and our special report explains why.

Published: September 2018

Who would you want to be working alongside if you had a pool of private debt capital to raise? Private Debt Investor’s Rainmaker 20 ranking identifies some of the industry’s key players you would want on your team. Find out who made the list.

Published: July 2018

Due to its complexity, the CLO market is often misunderstood by investors. This doesn’t make it any less crucial. A new wave of investor interest and a friendlier regulatory environment have triggered new growth in a dynamic and multi-faceted area of private debt. Our special report on CLOs reveals more.