The fourth issue of Deleveraging Europe gives an overview of the activity in the European loan portfolio market in 2016. We outline our expectations on how key markets and specifically loan sale transactions may evolve in the coming year and we hear the views directly from the market players - both buyers and sellers – on where they see the largest opportunities arising.
Overview
Six months ago we forecast a resurgence in distressed debt sales across Europe in the second half of 2016. Did banks continue to deleverage at the same pace? What do we expect to see in the loan sale market in 2017?
The European distressed debt market has regained momentum. Uncertainty over the terms of Brexit and the US Presidential transition temporarily delayed deal making in mid-2016, but the fundamental balance sheet and regulatory drivers of deleveraging proved stronger.
Key messages
Predictions
Deloitte Deleveraging Europe 2016 - 2017
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