Private Debt Intelligence – 3/29/2021
Private Debt Assets under Management
by Geographic Focus, 2000 – 2020
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While funds focusing on North America constitute 61% of total AUM, other regions have gradually expanded their share. This is particularly the case for Europe-focused AUM, which now makes up just under 30% of the total, up from just over a quarter five years ago. The rise in demand for European private debt has been aided by an extremely low-yield environment. Economic growth in Europe is largely dependent upon small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), most of which make up the bulk of lending opportunities.
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