Asian private credit investment: prudent layout is crucial

Asia’s private credit market is experiencing strong growth, part of a global trend that now sees US$1.7 trillion (S$2.2 trillion) allocated to private credit globally. Despite this, Asia is still catching up with its counterparts in the US and Europe. The factors driving growth in private credit and the need for capital are also present in Asia, but each market in the region has important local differences that preclude a one-size-fits-all approach.