Episodios

  • 13. A View from the Lower Mid-Market
    Jul 15 2025

    The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.


    Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.


    In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Greg Racz, Co-Founder and President of MGG Investment Group, to explore opportunities in the U.S. lower mid-market. The conversation covers MGG’s approach to sourcing, underwriting, and structuring resilient investments, the evolving risk landscape, and the growing role of evergreen fund structures.

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    22 m
  • 12. Towards a Proportionate Securitisation Regime
    Jul 3 2025

    The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.


    Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.


    In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith is joined by Jennifer Marques, Head of Strategy and Structuring at Oaktree to unpack the European Commission’s proposed reforms to the Securitisation Regulation. They explore what the changes mean for private credit investors, and how a more proportionate regime could unlock deeper European capital markets.

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    19 m
  • 11. Scaling Direct Lending in Europe
    Jun 26 2025

    The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.


    Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.


    In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith and Sam Koslover speak with Symon Drake-Brockman, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Pemberton Asset Management, to explore the momentum behind European direct lending. They discuss what’s fuelling the asset class’s long-term growth, including regulatory shifts and banking retrenchment.

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    29 m
  • 10. Private Credit in APAC: Navigating the Loan Lifecycle
    Apr 30 2025

    The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.

    Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.

    In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Sam Koslover and Nick Smith speak with Sabita Prakash, Managing Director and Chair of the Investment Committee at ADM Capital, about the private credit landscape in Asia Pacific. The conversation explores the full lifecycle of a loan in the region, from origination and due diligence to portfolio management and investor engagement. Sabita offers insight into the importance of local relationships, ESG integration, and structuring flexibility, while also discussing the return profile of Asian private credit, investor trends, and the market dynamics shaping regional capital flows.

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    24 m
  • 6. Meeting Investor's Expectations
    Apr 9 2025

    The Financing the Economy podcast is brought to you by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC). This podcast aims to share fascinating discussions and insider takes into the private credit asset class.


    Each episode will examine topical areas of interest from across the private credit industry with views and analysis delivered by the ACC team and industry experts.


    In this episode of the Financing the Economy podcast, Nick Smith sits down with Bashak-Julianna Demir and Peter Lockhead from ICG to explore the growing appeal of private credit as a safer investment in uncertain times. They discuss the importance of track record, and bespoke solutions for new and established investors, and share insights on how ICG builds long-term relationships and partnerships with their clients.

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    21 m