In this episode of the SCI In Conversation podcast, SCI associate editor Marta Canini speaks to Stephen Usher, md on the investment credit team at BC Partners, about the evolution of private credit. Usher discusses growing opportunities in specialty finance and asset-backed lending, and how these trends align with BC Partners’ long-term growth strategy. He also shares his insights on the firm’s strategic moves, including its recent partnership with Piper Sandler and the acquisition of Runway Growth Capital. Finally, Usher takes a closer look at the diversification and risk-reward potential of private credit investments, offering a forward-looking perspective on the sector’s future.