Matt Bloomfield

Matt Bloomfield, Partner at Palmer Square and President of Palmer Square Capital BDC, shares insights on managing CLOs amidst the current credit landscape. He discusses the challenges of tight loan spreads and the need for strategic risk management. Bloomfield elaborates on the evolution of private credit, emphasizing the relationship with private equity, and highlights the importance of credit selection and diversification in navigating market complexities. He conveys optimism about growth in structured credit while advocating for adaptability in investment strategies.

Matt Bloomfield, President of Palmer Square Capital BDC, shares insights on the world of syndicated loans and private credit. He explains the firm's unique focus on corporate debt securities and contrasts it with typical BDCs. Bloomfield discusses the complexities of loan restructurings, highlighting case studies like First Brands and LifeScan's recovery. He also addresses the impact of recent market sentiments and M&A activity on credit strategies, providing a nuanced view of credit market dynamics and their potential outlook.