Private credit has quickly become one of the fastest growing asset classes in the alternative investment space in recent years, with both North America and Europe seeing particular investor appetite and a remarkable expansion.

However, with rising interest rates and tighter conditions for liquidity the market is changing. Additionally, many are asking themselves: Will the surge in growth continue? Are we in a private credit bubble or will the market continue to expand and deliver? We spoke to leading investors within North American private credit about how they are viewing opportunities in the market, what strategies are shaping their decision making and where they think the asset class is headed.

Damien Dwin, Lafayette Square, on the role of BDCs and AI in the future of private credit investing

We spoke to the CEO and Founder of Lafayette Square about how to approach Business Development Companies (BDC's) to achieve the most benefits and biggest advantages, and what impact the ongoing macro-economic and political landscape is having on these.