WealthBT: Private debt: A golden age? (Ep 35)

Published Mon, Feb 26, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • 2023 was widely seen as a golden year for private credit.
    • 2023 was widely seen as a golden year for private credit. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

    Private debt offers a stable, generally floating-rate income. But credit risks are elevated as financing conditions remain tight. Defaults are expected to rise. But some types of private debt carry lower risks than others.

    Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

    Highlights of the conversation:

    01:02 The lowdown on private debt

    02:47 The golden age: strong returns and inflows

    05:36 Getting a handle on credit risk

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    09:36 Attraction of private debt

    11:17 What to look out for

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    Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu

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