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Credit has been behind other asset classes on ESG, and the US market has lagged behind Europe and Asia, but now is the time to engage in the conversation, say Keith Miller, global head of private debt, and Karlien de Bruin, global head of ESG, at Sanne.

CIFC’s Steve Vaccaro reflects on building a global credit platform that meets investors’ needs irrespective of market conditions.

Credit funds proved to be supportive partners to sponsors during the pandemic, and their ability to offer creative solutions is paying off as the economy recovers, say Kfir Abutbul, Bill Brady, Yousuf Dhamee and Jennifer Yount, partners at Paul Hastings.

The strength of the current market represents both a challenge and an opportunity for direct lenders, says Alexis Maged, head of credit at Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl Capital.

Six leaders in private debt talk about the spectacular rebound in market conditions for the US economy from 18 months ago.

Kartesia’s Laurent Bouvier, managing partner, and Coralie De Maesschalck, head of ESG, talk to Private Debt Investor about why it is time to shift attention to ESG.

Understanding just how private debt has matured as an asset class demonstrates why lower mid-market managers belong in any allocation, argues Tom Quimby, managing partner with Tree Line Capital Partners.

India’s evolving distressed debt market offers plenty of opportunities for investors, but local knowledge and experience are crucial to success, says Amit Agarwal from Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors.

ESG is dominating debate across all fields of investment, including private debt. Partners Group’s Andrew Bellis and Christopher Bone explain that different forms of lending need different approaches, and that dialogue with companies is key.

With investors growing in confidence after an uncertain year, attention is moving to ESG in the wake of new EU rules, say Laurent Bouvier, founding managing partner, and Coralie De Maesschalck, head of CSR and ESG, at Kartesia.