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Bain Capital: Direct lending emerges alongside special situations in Asia

For those willing to build scale and adapt to local idiosyncrasies, Asia-Pacific has a lot to offer, according to Barnaby Lyons, a partner and the global head of special situations at Bain Capital, and Andrew Schantz, a partner in Bain Capital’s private credit team in Asia.

Barings on direct landing in the APAC region

Shane Forster and Justin Hooley, Asia-Pacific portfolio managers at Barings, explain why this segment of the direct lending market offers a compelling growth story.

Nuveen on the changing face of CLOs

The CLO market has moved into the mainstream, generating strong returns and appealing to new investors. Himani Trivedi, head of structured credit at Nuveen, reflects on its evolution.

Kartesia: Lower mid-market opportunity beckons

A deep segment, less competition, downside protection and solid returns through different economic environments. All reasons why the smaller deals market is flourishing, says Charles-Henri Clappier, partner and head of KSO France and business development.

PAG: SRTs step into the spotlight

Significant risk transfer is one of the most talked-about investment ideas in private debt. But greater investor education is necessary to maximise the benefits of such deals, says PAG partner James Parsons.

NAV loans are a tool for growth, says 17Capital

The overwhelming majority of NAV loans are being used to fund M&A and create additional value in portfolios, says 17Capital’s co-founder and managing partner, Pierre-Antoine de Selancy.

FC Capital on Australian private debt

Australia’s private credit market is maturing, but a better understanding of the region’s nuances would serve investors well, says FC Capital’s CEO Christan Brehm.

The direct-lending approach by InterVest capital partners

Direct lending is gaining traction with investors seeking more private deals with creative structures, say InterVest capital partners’ Michael Gontar and Steven Tenenbayev.

Golub Capital on cycle-proof values

Private credit managers should focus on the timeless values that will serve them well despite broader market uncertainty, according to David Golub, president of Golub Capital.

Schroders Capital on infra capturing the mainstream

Jerome Neyroud, head of infrastructure debt investments at Schroders Capital, on why infra debt is no longer niche, the appeal of the asset class and the sectors poised to drive future demand.