Private debt, private credit, direct lending. Why are these asset classes capturing investors' imaginations around the world? Are they a viable option for individual investors or restricted only to the large institutional investors? Jimmy Keenan, Chief Investment Officer and global head of Private Debt for BlackRock joins Oscar to do a deep dive into the enigmatic world of private debt, ask why it's having a resurgence in these particular market conditions and explore the risks and opportunities that are inherent from this alternative asset class.

What's Driving The Demand For Private Debt?

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What's Driving The Demand For Private Debt?

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