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The Private Credit Surge: What Investors Can’t Afford to Miss

The Private Credit Surge: What Investors Can’t Afford to Miss

Update: 2025-09-04
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Private credit has experienced explosive growth in recent years, attracting significant attention from investors and financial professionals alike. But with rapid expansion comes new risks and challenges.

In this episode of The Wealth Enterprise Briefing, Managing Partner Michael Zeuner sits down with Deputy CIO Matt Farrell to examine the current state of private credit, including the warning signs that investors should be watching and the impact of market "froth."


Specifically, they discuss: 

  • How private credit evolved from a post-financial crisis niche to a mainstream market
  • Why covenant-light lending now dominates and what it means for investors
  • The impact of slower growth and higher inflation on default risk
  • Warning signs in spreads, interest coverage and payment-in-kind structures
  • What to look for in managers who can adapt in today's environment

"For a savvy investor...who knows what to look for in a private credit manager, who knows how to, hopefully, minimize the impact of some of the froth, there is still opportunity, but it is a space that one has to be very careful at this moment." — Michael Zeuner

If this episode raises questions about the private credit space, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Important Information:

The Wealth Enterprise Briefing contains our current opinions and commentary, which are subject to change without notice. The Briefing is distributed for informational and educational purposes only and does not consider the specific investment objective, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its completeness or accuracy. The information in the Briefing is not a recommendation of any security, and should not be relied upon as investment, legal or tax advice. Please consult with your investment, legal and tax advisors regarding any implications of the information presented in this presentation.

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The Private Credit Surge: What Investors Can’t Afford to Miss

The Private Credit Surge: What Investors Can’t Afford to Miss

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