Financing the Economy

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Cindy Ma, Managing Director and Global Head of Valuation and Fund Advisory Services at Houlihan Lokey to discuss the key findings from the 2025 Financing the Economy report and how new data tools can improve market transparency and comparability.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode, Sam Koslover and Nick Smith speak with Michael Raymond, Partner at Travers Smith, about AIFMD II and what its implementation means for private credit managers in Europe. They discuss the new loan origination framework, key compliance considerations, and how the reforms may shape fund structuring and market growth in the years ahead.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover are joined by Claire Bentley, Matthias Kerbusch, and Arina Lekhel, partners at Dechert LLP, to discuss key findings from our report Trends in Private Credit Fund Structuring 2025. The conversation explores how evolving investor expectations are driving greater customisation in fund structures, the growth of evergreen vehicles and co-investments, and the implications of rising retail and insurance participation across different jurisdictions.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Richard de Haan, Partner at PwC and Global and US Risk Modelling Services Leader, to explore the accelerating convergence between insurance and private credit.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with John Dooley, Partner at Simmons & Simmons, to discuss how UK pension funds are approaching private markets — the role of structures like the LTAF, and what’s needed to unlock greater long-term investment in private credit.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Greg Racz, Co-Founder and President of MGG Investment Group, to explore opportunities in the U.S. lower mid-market. The conversation covers MGG’s approach to sourcing, underwriting, and structuring resilient investments, the evolving risk landscape, and the growing role of evergreen fund structures. 

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith is joined by Jennifer Marques, Head of Strategy and Structuring at Oaktree to unpack the European Commission’s proposed reforms to the Securitisation Regulation. They explore what the changes mean for private credit investors, and how a more proportionate regime could unlock deeper European capital markets.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Symon Drake-Brockman, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Pemberton Asset Management, to explore the momentum behind European direct lending. They discuss what’s fuelling the asset class’s long-term growth, including regulatory shifts and banking retrenchment.

The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class. Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts. In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Sam Koslover and Nick Smith speak with Sabita Prakash, Managing Director and Chair of the Investment Committee at ADM Capital, about the private credit landscape in Asia Pacific. The conversation explores the full lifecycle of a loan in the region, from origination and due diligence to portfolio management and investor engagement. Sabita offers insight into the importance of local relationships, ESG integration, and structuring flexibility, while also discussing the return profile of Asian private credit, investor trends, and the market dynamics shaping regional capital flows.