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Episode 245: Market dynamics, opportunities and creative solutions in private credit

Sep 30, 2024
Grady Frank, Partner and Head of Private Credit Origination at GoldenTree Asset Management, specializes in large-borrower private credit solutions. He discusses the evolving private credit landscape, key opportunities in dividend recaps, M&A activity, and creative refinancing strategies. Grady emphasizes private credit's growing importance for economic stability and the need for disciplined underwriting amidst challenging market conditions. His insights on fund growth and the potential M&A resurgence make for a compelling listen for insurance investors.
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  • GoldenTree focuses on large borrowers in private credit, leveraging opportunities in dividend recaps and M&A amid evolving market dynamics.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of discipline in credit underwriting to navigate complexities and potential pitfalls in the private credit landscape.

Deep dives

Emerging Markets in a Sweet Spot

Emerging markets are positioned favorably in the current economic landscape, characterized by lenders facing challenges and defaults, which indicates that risk is often mispriced. While developed markets grapple with uncertainties regarding potential downturns, emerging markets are experiencing stress rather than distress. This dynamic creates opportunities for savvy investors, highlighting seemingly lucrative prospects within these markets. The discussion emphasizes the necessity for investors to remain informed and agile regarding shifting risk assessments in different regions.

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