GLG Network Survey: Debt Collectors

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

For this Network Survey, GLG surveyed 50 senior executives managing non-performing loans (NPL) within Europe.

What will you learn from this survey?

  • The research assessed the current trends within the European debt collection market.
  • Experts commented on how COVID-19 has impacted the legal/regulatory regime for companies in their industry.
  • Lastly, the survey provided an overview of what actions were taken to adjust the expected collections in the last period.

Examples of findings:

  • Nearly seven-in-ten reported that prices paid for NPLs were reduced in 2023 compared 2022, while nearly four-in-ten believe prices will increase next year.
  • Nearly two-thirds expect market consolidation to increase in 2024, near four-in-ten expect supply for NPLs in Europe to decrease.
  • Nine-in-ten expect market size to increase by less than 21% this year, while over six-in-ten expect the same for next year.

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Najib Nathoo, Managing Director of the Rede Company and former CEO of Hoist Finance Region West.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • In-depth PowerPoint report of survey findings presented by the Council Member via webcast (optional).

Sample Questions

  • Roughly, how much do you expect companies in your industry will invest in acquiring NPLs in 2024?
  • In your view, from which of the following countries/regions will be the most popular to acquire NPLs in 2024?
  • Which NPL asset classes will be the most popular to acquire NPLs in 2024?
  • Which NPL product classes has been the most popular to acquire in 2023?
  • How much would you estimate was invested in acquiring NPLs across the European markets in 2023?
  • How do you expect the market size for acquiring NPLs across Europe to change in 2024 compared to 2023?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Financial Business Services (FBS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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