2023 PGIM x CAIA Private Debt APAC Forum

Webinar

December 20, 2023

Trends in Private Debt and Direct Lending

Amidst rising interest rates and a potential increase in defaults, where can investors unlock opportunities in private debt and direct lending to meet investment objectives?

PGIM's 2023 APAC Forum was held in partnership with CAIA on August 29 and moderated by Aaron Filbeck, Managing Director and Head of UniFi of CAIA.

Our guest speakers from Mercer and PGIM Private Capital discussed:
•   Trends in the global private debt and direct lending markets
•   Perspectives on the Australian market
•   Lessons from past market cycles
•   Where to find opportunities now

1. Watch Full APAC Private Debt Forum Replay

2. Introduction to panelists and discussion topics

3. In the past few years why has there been so much growth in private debt interest in US and Europe?

4. What is the state of private debt interest and adoption in the APAC region?

5. Where are we in the rate cycle and what are the expectations in the next 12-18 months?

6. As a portfolio allocator, what is the tradeoff between the attractiveness of private credit vs cash or corporate bonds in this environment?

7. As a private lender, how are you navigating the credit risk of borrowers?

8. Australian market more conservative. What is the environment in Australia vs other parts of world?

9. How do you think about risk in a total portfolio context in private and public credit markets?

10. Given the demand for private credit, have you seen any impact on investor protections?

11. Where do you see the opportunities in private debt and direct lending?

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