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The Debate Over Private Credit Returns Is Just Heating Up

The private credit market is estimated to have reached $3 trillion in assets over the past decade on the promise of delivering higher returns than public credit. But as billion-dollar ... The...

Who Provides The Capital Behind The Private Credit Boom?

The main sources of capital for private credit funds are institutional investors with long-term investment horizons and low liquidity needs.

Raghuram Rajan, ex-RBI governor, warns of rising risks in global private credit market

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan warned of growing risks in the global private credit market, citing excess liquidity and a perception of an unending lending boom. He emphasised that periods ... Raghuram...

When banks say no, brokers can save builder deals with private lending – Scotsman Guide

Rigid lending standards often stall builder projects, but pivoting to private construction financing can rescue deals and strengthen long-term client relationships

BDC’s Emerge as a High-Yield Haven as Private Credit Shifts | VanEck

BDCs continue to offer some of the highest yields in private credit and pullbacks may allow investors to capture tax benefits while staying invested.

The rise of private credit, and why ‘ordinary people’s money is on the line’ : Consider This from NPR

When companies need a loan, traditionally they turn to a bank.But increasingly they’re turning to financial firms that are not really banks, but do have a lot of cash. This ... The...

Growth of private credit a “ticking time bomb”

A recent Financial Times editorial pointed to unmistakable signs that the conditions for another financial crisis are maturing.

Private Credit Firm Permira Eyes Takeover of German Tour Company

Private credit lender Permira Credit is in advanced talks to take over German tour operator Berge & Meer, according to the company, another sign of the growing trend of direct ... Private...

Exclusive | U.S. Insurers Are Binging on Private Credit, Moody’s Says

A handful of insurers are buying much of the investments, which are hard to trade and have relatively low credit ratings