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Schroders on private debt’s potential to deliver impact

Private debt has a critical role to play in driving positive societal and environmental impact globally, says chief impact officer and deputy chief executive officer at BlueOrchard Finance, part of Schroders Capital, Maria Teresa Zappia.

Arcmont on lenders leveraging influence to drive ESG

As credit managers get more sophisticated on ESG, the tools they can use to drive progress in their portfolios are also advancing, says Nathan Brown, chief operating officer at Arcmont Asset Management.

Permira Credit on why LP expectations are shifting

Direct lenders may not have the same level of strategic control of companies as private equity firms, but expectations around ESG are no different, say Permira Credit CEO James Greenwood and Permira’s head of ESG Adinah Shackleton.

Ares: Influence and engagement key to ESG in credit

Credit investors can no longer afford not to have environmental, social and governance issues front of mind, say Ares Management’s Blair Jacobson, Carl Helander and Adam Heltzer.

VIDEO: Creating value in healthcare amid high valuations

Antares’ Devasena Vallabhaneni on how flexible financing structures are helping private equity to build value in the healthcare sector.

VIDEO: Consistency is key

Twin Brook’s Kim Trick and Sarah Roche say historical experience and human capital impact direct lenders’ abilities to support borrowers and manage through cycles.

Ardian: ‘Scale matters more than ever in European private debt’

Ardian’s Mark Brenke considers what’s crucial to future-proofing a private debt portfolio in a post-covid world.

OCP Asia: Asia’s appetite for private debt keeps growing

As the region slowly emerges from a difficult pandemic, Dan Simmons, partner at OCP Asia, sees demand from both borrowers and investors pushing private debt to new heights.

KKR’s Dillard: Why Asian alternative lending benefits from turbulent times

Bank retrenchment and capital outflows have created opportunity for firms with a commitment to the region, maintains Brian Dillard of KKR.

Apex: New opportunities drive tech solutions

As the demand for private debt grows, managers must increasingly embrace technology tools, according to Eddie Kelly and Agnes Mazurek of Apex Group.