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 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, 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.

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 speaks with Rich Randall, Executive Director and Global Head of Debt Investments at IFM Investors, to discuss the evolving landscape of infrastructure debt. They explore how infrastructure investment is being driven by modernisation needs, energy transition, and growing data demands. Rich shares insights on how infrastructure debt offers investors a defensive position with attractive yields, the difference between investment-grade and sub-investment-grade opportunities, and outlines the key risks and strategies for managing long-term investments.

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 speaks with Jeff Cohen, Managing Director and Head of ESG & Sustainability at Oak Hill Advisors, about the ESG Integrated Disclosure Project (ESG IDP) and its role in improving transparency and standardisation in ESG reporting for private credit. They discuss how the IDP helps streamline ESG disclosures, reduces the reporting burden for companies, and ensures investors receive decision-useful data. Jeff also shares insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, the growing focus on financial materiality in ESG reporting, and the future direction of the IDP.