WealthBT: Private debt: A golden age? (Ep 35)
Private debt or credit is among the fastest growing segments of private markets. Bankers believe it will benefit clients’ portfolios. But what risks should you watch out for?
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
09:36 Attraction of private debt
11:17 What to look out for
Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
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