Private Credit at an Inflection Point: Managing Risk in a Changing Market

Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global finance, with non-bank lenders now accounting for more than $1.4 trillion in private credit lending in the U.S.¹, while the market recorded $240 billion in private credit fundraising in 2025. As the asset class expands and becomes more complex, investors face growing challenges around transparency, valuations, portfolio monitoring, and risk management.

In this whitepaper, S&P Global Market Intelligence examines the forces reshaping private credit and explores how investors can strengthen underwriting, improve deal structuring, and enhance pre- and post-trade monitoring. Learn how advanced analytics, independent valuations, alternative data, and AI-enabled insights can help identify, measure, and manage risk across the private credit lifecycle.

Download the whitepaper to gain expert perspectives on emerging risks, market trends, and practical strategies for navigating the next phase of private credit investing.

^{[1] Source: Commentary: Global Banking Outlook 2026--Midyear Update: Global Summary, July 1, 2026.  From RatingsDirect on Capital IQ Pro.}