Investors

Given the shock of the new rate environment, some borrowers will experience problems, according to Howard Marks. He thinks talk of systemic risk is exaggerated though.

Gray tells PEI Group’s NEXUS conference that corporate and real estate debt are the fastest growing assets of the firm.

As the Middle East grows in significance as a source of capital, and travel continues its post-covid revival, Asia-based GPs are hoping they can find backing for the region’s big investment themes.

Private debt’s future is bright due to favourable market dynamics and innovations such as perpetual vehicles, says Stephen Nesbitt, CEO of Cliffwater, Americas Investor of the Year in this year’s PDI awards.

There are many different definitions of the credit opportunities strategy, but all offer flexibility and a distinct position in the investing spectrum.

AIFMD II lays down some practical challenges for private debt fund managers. There may be a lot more of this type of intervention in future.

Basel accords are incentivising banks to issue synthetic risk transfer securities.

The initiative’s applicability to both GP and portfolio companies means it is emerging as a ‘gold standard’ in private markets.

It’s a rewarding time to be invested in private debt, but no one should get too carried away by the hype around the asset class.

In the latest episode of the Private Debt Investor Podcast, Decalia’s Reji Vettasseri examines some of the key findings from our annual study of investor attitudes toward the asset class.