The private credit industry faces a fundamental transformation as traditional corporate lending becomes saturated while a massive opportunity emerges in asset-based finance that could dwarf existing markets.

Private credit has exploded from a niche post-financial crisis strategy into a nearly $2 trillion asset class, but the market is rapidly diversifying beyond traditional direct lending as institutional allocators become more sophisticated and seek higher returns. Industry leaders warn that the days of simple sponsor-backed deals dominating the space are ending, with asset-based lending, evergreen fund structures, and non-sponsor opportunities creating new white space for manag

In Brief: Keith Ashton and David Ells, partners and portfolio managers at Ares Management's Alternative Credit division, joined...

On the Insurance AUM podcast, MetLife Investment Management experts Poorvi Dholakia and Paul Carroll shared insights on private structured credit (also called private ABF or Asset-Based Finance), highlighting why it's becoming a critical asset class for insurance portfolios.

What's New According to iCapital's Alternatives Decoded Q1 2025 report, private wealth clients significantly increased allocations to...

Asset-based finance emerges as crucial funding alternative amid bank pullback, with technology driving rapid market expansion and efficiency