8:00am | ‘Meet the Allocator’ Breakfast Roundtables (GP only)
Start your day by joining an exclusive roundtable discussion led by an investor and ACC team member.LPs share allocation insights in a relaxed setting, while GPs gain a clearer view of investor priorities andengagement strategies.
9:15am | Panel One | State of the Private Credit in 2025
Our annual senior industry leaders’ overview of the global private credit market in 2025, reflecting the impact of tariff reform, interest rate dynamics, geopolitical risk, and growth of private credit across regions and asset classes.
Discussion Points:
- How private credit is weathering current economic conditions
- How deal structures and pricing are responding
- Regional outlook: US, Europe, and emerging markets
- Key risks and opportunities for the next 12–18 months
10:00am | Masterclass Sessions - Part One
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Real assets track |
Private credit data track |
Structured credit track |
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Session A – Infrastructure Debt - Discussion Points:
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Session B – Private Credit Data Presentation - Discussion Points:
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Session C – SRT: State of the Market in 2025 and what to Expect in 2026 - Discussion Points:
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11:00am | Keynote: Leveraging the Brand Equity of Private Credit
An exploration of how firms and managers can elevate their reputations and build lasting trust with LPs through branding, transparency, and differentiated positioning.
Discussion Points:
- Building institutional trust in a competitive market
- Communication strategies for GPs in volatile markets
- How LPs perceive manager branding and reputation
11:30am | Panel Two | Asset-Based Lending: Private Credit with Collateral-Backed Confidence
A deep dive into asset-based lending (ABL) trends, highlighting how collateralised structures are driving investor confidence and expanding credit strategies.
Discussion Points:
- Growth of ABL across industries and geographies
- Risk mitigation via collateralisation
- Regulatory developments impacting ABL
- Innovations in structuring and monitoring collateral
12:10pm | Fireside chat: Real Estate Debt: attractions of private credit in an uncertain market
A market update on real estate-backed private credit, with a focus on the areas of the market where private credit is most active, the product they are typically offering to borrowers and key questions for any investor considering this asset class.
Discussion Points:
- Office vs. logistics and residential exposure
- Regional divergence in property values
- Lender protections and underwriting discipline
- Capital availability in a re-pricing environment
1:20pm | In Conversation with the Chair of the Alternative Credit Council
An introductory session with the newly appointed Chair of the ACC, sharing their vision for the Council and priorities for the private credit community.
Discussion Points:
- Strategic direction and new initiatives
- Key advocacy areas for 2025
- Collaboration across the global credit ecosystem
- Member engagement and feedback
1:45pm | Panel Three | Products Vs Solutions: What is it that LPs want from their GPs?
An LP-centric discussion about the evolution from traditional fund products to tailored solutions that meet specific portfolio objectives.
Discussion Points:
- Are LPs demanding more customization?
- Co-investments, SMAs, and hybrid strategies
- GPs’ ability to deliver outcomes vs. performance
- Fee structures and alignment of interests
2:35pm | Masterclass Sessions – Part Two
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Insurance track |
Product design track |
Regulatory track |
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Session A - Focus on Rated Note Feeder Structures - Discussion Points:
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Session B - Trends in Fund Financing - Discussion Points:
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Session C - AIFMD II: Getting Ready for Implementation - Discussion Points:
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3:35pm | Fireside Chat: Stimulating Growth in Europe
European regulators share updates and insights on how policy and supervision are adapting to support the sustainable growth of private markets and how this fits within their mandates.
4:05pm | Panel Four | Evolution of the UK Pensions Market
Exploring how reforms of the UK pension sector are reshaping private credit allocations and how these trends will develop in the next few years.
Discussion Points:
- The UK government’s reform agenda and implications for the UK pensions market
- Appetite for illiquid alternatives and practical challenges for UK pensions
- What the LP community would like to see from GPs