Insights | The benefits of private debt in a volatile market

The benefits of private debt in a volatile market

July 2022

The following was published on ifa Investment Showcase on 27 July 2022.

In this episode of ifa’s Investment Showcase we’re joined by Sid Kumar, Head of Acquisition Finance at CIP Asset Management, Challenger Group.

Sid speaks about private debt and how it has fared in what has been a particularly challenging environment, one complicated by a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and ballooning interest rates, as well as a myriad of other challenges including the increasing possibility of a global recession.

Sid delves into the local take-up of alternative investments, as well as how private debt portfolios are positioned in the context of what could be a potential recession.

Tune in to find out:

  • Approach to private debt investing in the current macro environment
  • Why private debt has a strong diversification appeal
  • Private debt competing and collaborating with the banks
  • Engaging with private borrowers on ESG

0:00. – Introduction

2:36. – Adapting our approach to current market conditions

7:10. – Positioning of private debt portfolios in what could be an approaching recession

10:19. – Capitalising on the COVID-19 crisis

13:03. – Liquidity in the Australian private debt market

15:48. – Diversification in private debt

17:48. – What are the banks doing

21:20. – Engaging with private borrowers on ESG

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