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An evolving investor base is creating an environment in which private credit can flourish, says abrdn Investments' head of private credit Neil Odom-Haslett.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.