Three Debt Swaps Cap a Bad Week for Private Credit: The Brink

Oct. 28, 2025, 5:15 PM UTC

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Debt Swap

It’s been a bruising week for Europe’s direct lenders. In just a few days, lenders moved to seize control of three companies across the region, a stark reminder of the risks lurking in the $1.7 trillion private credit industry.

Once rare, debt-for-equity swaps involving ...

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