Private debt - The essentials

The private debt asset class has proven to be resilient in the light of the changing economic landscape and geopolitical shifts. This asset class is growing quickly in Europe as companies are looking for financing solutions and investors look at private debt has a good diversification to traditional markets.

In close collaboration with PwC's subject matter experts, PwC Academy has designed a Private Debt training curriculum that accurately answers many questions around the structure and the administration of private debt funds. It will help you better understand the specifics of private debt industry, raising more and more capital and interest from investors.

This particular module covers more particularly the current market trends and best market practices/hot topics.

More particularly, while facing a continuously increasing level of expectation from EU and national regulators, this module, in particular, will help you get a robust and sustainable governance process.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand:

• the origins of private debt;
• its role in the economy;
• its potential future development;
• the best market practices for private debt products as well as the future development of the market in terms of product and regulation.

• Genesis of debt funds
• Market data
• Types of loans
• Private debt strategies
• Operation best practices
• ESG introduction
• Risk management focus

An attendance certificate will be sent to the participants.

The supporting material is only available in English.

This training is sponsored by Nicolas Payet, Partner and coordinated by Pierre-Yves Thomas, Partner at PwC Luxembourg.

Nicolas Payet is a partner with 18 years of experience at PwC, specialising in the alternative investments industry, particularly Luxembourg investment vehicles, GAAP standards, and private equity and debt funds. He leads PwC’s private debt funds group and has enhanced his expertise through a two-year tenure in PwC’s New York office, serving a major American bank’s private equity business. Nicolas plays a key role in internal and external training programs for PwC’s alternative investments service, dedicating time to educating clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders. He is also involved in client consultations on industry topics and is a member of the LPEA’s private debt funds group.

Pierre-Yves Thomas is a partner specialising in assurance with extensive expertise in sustainable finance within private markets, focusing particularly on private equity and private debt industries. He leads and contributes to various internal business and industry groups centered on sustainable finance and alternative investments. Pierre-Yves has managed audit assignments for international clients in mutual funds, private equity, and private debt sectors. His professional scope includes private equity, private debt, and sustainable finance. He is actively involved in industry initiatives and client engagements, demonstrating leadership in his field.