The Rise of Private Debt: A New Era for Capital Markets and Portfolios
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:00 pm (GMT+3)
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
4:00 pm (GMT+3)
Language: English
Shahab Rashid discusses the rise of private debt, marking a new era for capital markets and portfolios, including:
Exploring the prominence of private debt in capital markets and its role in investment portfolios.
Assessing the risk of private debt investments in light of the current macroeconomic outlook.
Examining the rise of private debt: is it temporary or permanent?
Comparing past and present case studies of structuring private debt transactions.
Speaker
Shahab Rashid
Managing Partner at L Catterton and Co-Head of Private Credit
Moderator
Naji Nehme, CFA
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Petiole Asset Management AG
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