Main Conference Day Two
By invitation only and run under the Chatham House Rule. To enquire, please contact Momina.Nehmat@informa.com
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of evergreen structures compared to traditional fund structures? What are the key considerations when pricing and structuring evergreen funds compared to traditional funds? How do LPs evaluate performance and risk in evergreen funds compared to traditional funds?
An evaluation on the recent performance of European private credit, focusing on fundraising, default rates and deal activity.
How have recent macroeconomic trends shaped real estate debt opportunities in Europe? Which emerging sectors are currently offering the most attractive risk-adjusted returns? How will the European real estate debt market evolve throughout 2026 and where will future opportunities arise from?
What indicators can be looked for to identify early-stage distressed opportunities? Which sectors are currently presenting the most attractive opportunities in opportunistic credit? How can firms balance liquidity needs with the potentially longer timelines of distressed and opportunistic credit investments?
Why has there been an increased demand from investors for private credit secondaries? What key factors should be considered when pricing private credit secondary transactions? How can secondaries help to manage liquidity and concentration risk in private credit portfolios?
How has the demand for private credit in Europe’s lower mid-market evolved in the last 12 months? Which sectors are currently offering the most attractive returns in the lower mid-market? How do the risk/return profiles compare between the upper and lower market segments?
How do emerging managers differentiate themselves in a crowded European private credit market? Which fundraising strategies have proven most effective for first-time or smaller managers in private credit? What key factors do LPs consider when considering allocations to emerging managers versus established firms?
What are the main factors behind the increased interest in NAV finance from private credit investors? How can NAV finance support distributions during a period of delayed or challenging exits? Which type of funds or portfolios benefit most from NAV finance structures in private credit?
Which ESG metrics do LPs prioritise when evaluating private credit managers? How are ESG and impact considerations integrated into the underwriting process for private credit deals? How do US ESG regulations and viewpoints influence European private credit strategies and standards?
How will the European private credit market evolve beyond 2026? Which newer sectors or industries should LPs be aware of that could offer attractive returns in the near future? How might regulatory changes impact the growth and development of private credit across Europe and how can LPs prepare for this?
This exclusive closed door discussion group is run under the Chatham House Rule and only open to invited development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. For more information, please contact Momina.Nehmat@informa.com
How do the risk-return profiles of sponsored versus non-sponsored lending compare? How does sponsor involvement influence deal structuring, covenants and pricing in private credit? Which specific sectors does non-sponsored lending present attractive opportunities in?
How do risk-return profiles for unitranche structures compare to traditional senior/mezzanine debt? Which key factors should be considered when pricing unitranche debt in Europe? Which deal sizes does unitranche debt prove to be most effective in the current environment?