Vivek Mathew, President of Antares Capital Advisors and a leader in private credit management, discusses the shifting landscape of private credit finance. He addresses the increasing demand for flexible capital and the critical challenges ahead, including market saturation and economic pressures. Vivek debunks myths about the so-called ‘golden age’ of private credit and emphasizes the importance of workout capabilities amidst rising defaults. He also analyzes evolving underwriting practices and the implications of geopolitical events on M&A activity.