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Private Debt
Purpose-Built for Private Debt
What is arguably the youngest asset class in private markets, private debt is now the third-largest private asset class behind private equity and real estate. It is well poised to continue that growth trajectory as investors seek returns in a low-yield environment.
That said, challenges are here. This is where managers will want to provide more transparency around investment decisions, to convince stakeholders of the value the asset class can deliver even if there are difficult times ahead. Areas where private debt investors are prioritizing data technology efforts:
Private Debt Data Challenges
Risk Exposure
Most investors have a diverse debt offering across multiple strategies including: direct lending, mezzanine, special situations, distressed, and fund of funds. This increase in complexity will continue to put onerous data demands on fund managers to track underlying holdings from origination to divestment.
Covenant and Compliance Tracking
Concerns about loan covenant standards are growing. The “covenant lite” loans of the past have disappeared. Competition in the market has forced private lenders to make concessions to secure higher yields for their investors. It is critical for debt managers to prioritize efforts in tracking each debt covenant across each loan and portfolio.
Greater Focus on ESG
A key driver of the push towards ESG integration for debt managers has been the growing realization that ESG failures will have a material impact on a company’s credit quality. Private debt investors are moving away from glossy anecdotal case studies to a quantitative data intensive method to mitigate credit risk.
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