Navigating the Waters of Private Credit: An In-Depth Conversation with Joe Millward

 The two happiest days of owning a boat are the day you buy a boat and the day you sell it….other than when you are the lender to a Super Yacht manufacturer. If banks aren’t lending nowadays, then who is? Time for some discussion on the highly demanded World of private credit.

 Epsilon Direct Lending specialise in lending to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most respected mid-market companies, from IT through to coffee roasters. Epsilon provide institutional and wholesale investors with stable and attractive returns, with the Founders having sourced and arranged several billions of dollars of direct loans. Joe Millward is a Founding Partner of Epsilon Direct Lending and a member of the Investment Committee. Joe has 25 years of experience in a career covering direct lending funds management, growth, and event-driven corporate financing, business strategy, compliance, operations, and finance across Europe and Australia. Joe was most recently an Executive Manager in CBA's corporate bank. He previously held the roles of Chief Operating Officer of the Corporate & Investment Banking Division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Australia and Head of Loan Funds at the Royal Bank of Scotland pc's asset management business. Joe is a fully qualified accountant and fellow member of the ACCA.

 During this podcast, Craig holds an in-depth discussion with Joe on the intricacies of lending to mid-market companies, how a deal is assessed and approved, through to lessons learned during his successful career in establishing one of Australia’s most reputable direct corporate lending companies.

Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.