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Summary
At a time when public markets remain unpredictable and investors hunt for high risk-adjusted returns, private credit has emerged as a compelling alternative asset class across regions. As a result, the global market for private credit has boomed, growing to about $1.4 trillion by the beginning of 2023 and expected to soar to $2.3 trillion by 2027, shows research.
The opportunities are vast, as are the challenges. In this webinar, we will delve into the world of private debt, its growth and evolution, how it stacks up against bank lending, its future potential amid fundraising challenges, as well as the risks it could pose to the broader system.
We will explore:
- Growth, trends and key markets
- Strategies within private credit investments
- Tailwinds and hurdles
- Credit risk, particularly with direct lending
Who should attend?
This webinar is targeted at private credit-focused professionals, including limited and general partners, as well as fixed income investors and dealmakers across EMEA and globally. Participation is free but subject to prior registration.
Why participate?
-Expert insights: Gain valuable insights and perspectives from industry experts who possess in-depth knowledge, data and experience in the private credit market.
-Comprehensive coverage: Covering a wide range of crucial topics including the rise of private credit and the challenges it could pose, choosing the right private credit funds, the growing importance of this market and its future potential.
-Strategies and solutions: Discover effective strategies and solutions to navigate the complexities of the private debt market, enabling participants to make informed decisions and optimize their investment outcomes.
-Timely and relevant: Stay updated on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in private credit, allowing participants to adapt their strategies to the current market dynamics.
Moderator
Rashmi Kumar
Global Capital
Capital Markets Financial Correspondent
Rashmi spent 10 years working for London-based media and publishing house Delinian, previously called Euromoney Institutional Investor, in their offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Rashmi spent 10 years working for London-based media and publishing house Delinian, previously called Euromoney Institutional Investor, in their offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. She was Asia Editor of GlobalCapital and Editor of Asiamoney until the end of 2022, writing about Asia’s capital markets, investment banking, private banking and wealth management, and sustainability. Before that, Rashmi wrote for Campden Wealth in London on family businesses and family offices.
Speakers
Daniel Sinclair
Partner
Daniel is a Partner in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on European direct lending. Additionally, he is a member of the Ares Credit Group's European Direct Lending Investment Committee.
Daniel is a Partner in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on European direct lending. Additionally, he is a member of the Ares Credit Group's European Direct Lending Investment Committee. Prior to joining Ares in 2007, Daniel was an Associate Director in the Financial Sponsors Group at Barclays, where he focused on originating and transacting mid-market leveraged financing. Previously, Daniel was part of the Marks & Spencer graduate program, where he focused on finance, undertaking roles in procurement, marketing and corporate finance. Daniel holds a diploma from Leicester University in Management and an MBA with merit from Imperial College London.
Eric Capp
Partner, Head of Origination & Co-Head of Direct Lending
Eric manages Pemberton’s investment origination teams. He is a member of the Credit and Operating Committees, as well as a board member of Pemberton Asset Management S.A.
Eric manages Pemberton’s investment origination teams. He is a member of the Credit and Operating Committees, as well as a board member of Pemberton Asset Management S.A. Prior to joining Pemberton in 2017, Eric worked at RBS from 2007 to 2015 where he was a Managing Director, Head of Global Syndicate and Head of European High Yield Bond and Loan Capital Markets, with responsibility for the global syndicate trading book, RBS’s primary debt syndication teams, and Leverage Finance teams originating and structuring high-yield bonds and loans. Eric has over 30 years’ experience in investment banking, primary syndication, high-yield bond and loan markets. He worked at JP Morgan from 1997 to 2007 where his most senior role was Managing Director and Head of High Yield Capital Markets in Europe. He started his career in 1989 at Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette in New York. Eric graduated from the University of Michigan in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and graduated from Harvard Business School in 1997 with an MBA.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Thomas Mercieca
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Associate Director, EMEA Sell-Side Business Development
Thomas Mercieca is an Associate Director in EMEA Sell-Side Business Development at S&P Global Market Intelligence, specialising in data and research solutions for investment banks.
With a background in Financial Institutions Group (FIG) advisory, Thomas helps sell-side professionals leverage cutting-edge data and analytics to drive better decision-making in M&A, equity research and capital markets.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sidiq Dawuda
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Head of Market Development - EMEA
Sid Dawuda leads the Go-To-Market (GTM) efforts for the Credit Analytics product globally, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Credit Risk Solutions division. He is responsible for defining S&P Market Intelligence’s GTM Strategy for the core Credit Analytics and ProSpread offering.
Sid’s team engage in sales support, market development, external engagement and thought leadership efforts for Credit Analytics and ProSpread, working with our partners across commercial, product strategy, marketing, and product specialists. He also supports Credit Risk Solutions ESG initiative with EMEA market development efforts for our Climate Credit Risk offerings.
Prior to his current position, Sid was the Director for Credit Analytics Market and Product Strategy in EMEA and has also held positions within Market Strategy and Product Management, including the role of Regional Head of Product Management.
Sid regularly represents S&P Global at several internal and external events including speaking at industry conferences and S&P organized webinars on topics including IFRS 9, Transfer Pricing, Climate Credit Analytics, Counterparty and Supply Chain Risk.
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