Lauren Basmadjian
Global Head of Liquid Credit at Carlyle, a firm managing a global credit platform with approximately $192 billion in assets under management. She also serves as CEO of CCIF, a Carlyle closed-end fund focused on CLO investments.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 46min
Carlyle Flags ‘High Teens’ Middle-Market CLO Gains
Lauren Basmadjian is the Global Head of Liquid Credit at Carlyle, overseeing a vast $192 billion credit platform. In this conversation, she reveals that middle-market CLOs are offering impressive mid-to-high teens IRRs, overshadowing traditional syndicated loans. Basmadjian discusses the risks from liability management exercises, the convergence of private and public debt, and opportunities in the European leveraged loan market. She also emphasizes the rising demand for quality loans and the impact of interest rates on borrower behavior, shedding light on evolving market dynamics.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 26min
Tariff volatility offers opportunities for CLOs
In this insightful discussion, Matt Maxwell, Head of US Loans at Carlyle, and Lauren Basmadjian, Global Head of Liquid Credit at Carlyle, share their expertise in navigating the complexities of tariff-induced market volatility. They explore how CLO managers can capitalize on dislocation opportunities and sector-specific risks. Insights on picking the right assets amidst LME risk, as well as strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities in retail and auto sectors, offer a fresh perspective on turning turbulence into opportunity.
