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Biography

Melina Chalkia is a multimedia journalist from Greece, currently based in Chicago. She's pursuing a Bachelor's in Journalism and International Studies at Northwestern University. Melina has previously worked with CNN International, NBC and Scripps News, as a reporter, producer and newsgatherer. She's passionate about international affairs and broadcast journalism. As a student and freelancer, Melina has reported in the field and produced newscasts for student and national networks. She believes in the power of journalism to uphold the truth and give voice to those who cannot be heard. ​

Content

Total articles 163

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  New money deals to rebound, boosted by M&A revival under Trump - Leveraged Finance & Private Credit Outlook

  By Melina Chalkia Verified, Álvaro Ledgard Verified, Ben Miller

  Jan. 21, 2025

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  Trump victory raises hopes for high yield markets, M&A revival

  By Nicholas Morgan, Lavanya Nair Verified, Ayse Kelce Verified, Melina Chalkia Verified

  Nov. 06, 2024

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  PIMCO’s Forgash eyes surging new money deals led by dividend recaps and M&A financings

  By Melina Chalkia Verified, Ben Miller

  Sep. 23, 2024

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Company Info

Debtwire

Debtwire, a service of ION Analytics, specializes in financial intelligence for leveraged capital markets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, the company offers predictive analytics, news, and data solutions tailored for credit market professionals. With a global presence, Debtwire operates in EMEA and APAC regions, supported by a team of approximately 152 employees. The company provides various tools for tracking credit markets and restructuring events. Debtwire Par covers over $23 trillion in global deals and features an interactive database, league tables, and quarterly reports. Its next-generation platform includes proprietary AI-driven metrics for predicting issuer stress and an AI-powered content feed that aggregates significant credit events. With a dedicated research team of over 200 journalists and analysts, Debtwire maintains a comprehensive archive of debt issuance and restructuring data spanning more than 30 years. The company serves a diverse clientele, including investors, advisors, and financial institutions, and is recognized for its independent and high-value credit insights.