Lloyds & Oaktree's Strategic Edge in Sponsor-Backed Lending

In this episode, Debtwire's Amelia Weitzman is joined by Nael Khatoun, an MD and portfolio manager within Oaktree’s European private credit strategy. We dive into the newly formed partnership between Oaktree Capital and Lloyds Bank, a strategic alliance aiming to redefine private credit solutions in the UK’s highly competitive market. Our guest discusses how this collaboration is already creating valuable opportunities by blending Lloyds' market expertise with Oaktree’s capital strategies, delivering faster, more flexible financing options for clients in a tightening credit environment. We also explore key market risks, including elevated interest rates, the rising influence of retail investors in private credit, and sector-specific investment trends such as life sciences and NAV finance.

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