WealthBT: Opportunities in private debt - Are returns still attractive? (Ep 26)
Although private debt has delivered attractive returns, the current environment poses challenges. Wealth editor Genevieve Cua finds out how to overcome those challenges.
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Private debt has come into its own as an asset class after the 2008 financial crisis, delivering attractive returns with little correlation to stocks and bonds. The current environment poses challenges but with careful credit selection, investors can still reap equity-like returns. Goh Hui yang, Pictet’s head of alternative investments in Asia tells wealth editor Genevieve Cua more.
This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.
Highlights:
02:28 Popularity of private debt as an asset class
06:54 Why get an exposure
09:36 Challenge of the macro environment
11:10 Risks to watch
12:58 A realistic look at return expectations
Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Goh Hui Yang, Pictet’s head of alternative investments in Asia
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Alternatives and private assets
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