*Times are listed in BST. The agenda and order of the panel topics are subject to change.
09:45am - Panel | Investor perspectives on the value proposition of private credit
This session will explore the evolution of private credit’s value proposition from the investor perspective, including the value of private credit’s illiquidity and complexity premia, as well as the impact of changes in the macro-economic environment on the demand for private credit amongst asset owners.
10:25am - Fireside chat | ESG Integrated Disclosure Project one year on
This session will focus on the progress and successes of the ESG Integrated Disclosure Project (IDP) over the last year in creating an industry standard for ESG-related disclosure. The panel will also discuss how the initiative has been received by sponsors, banks and asset owners, as well as what to expect from the ESG IDP next year.
11:40am – Panel | Standing out from the crowd
This session will examine how private credit funds are investing in data analytics, risk management and enhanced portfolio monitoring to support the investment process and improve client outcomes.
12:20pm – Focus on trade finance
The session will look at the trade finance opportunities for credit funds, what you need to know when investing in the market and drivers behind its growth.
1:45pm - Panel | Future leaders in private credit
This session will bring together new industry voices to discuss the opportunities and themes they believe will shape the asset class in the coming months and years. It will also look at the career opportunities for people moving into the industry and the attraction of private credit within the broader alternatives market.
2:20pm – Panel | Structuring trends in a changing market
This session will consider what is driving investors preferences when it comes to product design and how this is affecting the structure of new fund launches. It will also explore the role of liquidity management tools and leverage in credit fund structures and whether investors expectations are converging or diverging.
3:25pm – Fireside chat | Focus on non-sponsored lending
This session will look at how the non-sponsored sector has fared in the face of tougher macro conditions, the infrastructure and expertise firms need to stay ahead in this market and what to expect in 2024.
3:50pm – Panel | The road to retailisation
This session will examine how private credit fund managers are developing new retail products and whether the democratisation of private markets now extends to true retail clients. It will also consider how the new LTAF and ELTIF have been received by the market and the broader operational challenges faced by firms looking to evolve their product offering and cater for retail clients.
