Balbec’s Troisi Says In Consumer Bankruptcy, Look For Data: Q&A

Peter Troisi, partner and head of investments, Americas at Balbec Capital, focuses on acquiring consumer and corporate loans or claims in bankruptcy. Using public records and the bankruptcy docket, investors can find a trove of information to help them evaluate the credits, he said.

Troisi is based in New York and his firm manages around $2.4 billion. He spoke with Katherine Doherty on August 20. Comments have been edited and condensed.

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