CIFC is a global credit manager with approximately $40 billion in assets under management. CIFC focuses across multiple disciplines – CLOs, structured credit, corporate credit, and opportunistic credit, as well as direct lending. Serving over 350 investors globally, we have approximately 190 employees with over 95 investment professionals averaging 14 years of credit experience. We are guided by a rigorous investment process with an acute focus on downside risk protection and bottom-up fundamental credit research applied across our disciplines.

Moneda is an EM specialist asset manager in the credit and equities space who has consistently outperformed the market for almost 30 years. Moneda consummated a Merger with Patria Investments in early 2021, creating the leading Alternative investment platform for Latin America with undisputed #1 position in Private Equity, Credit and Infrastructure, and total assets over US$25bn. The company implements a long term, fundamentally driven investment philosophy allocating across the capital structure of companies and managing both, Credit and Equity products through separate vehicles/mandates tailored for their client’s needs in varied jurisdictions. The investment style is agnostic in terms of countries, sectors and benchmark and aimed at maximising Alpha. Due to the idiosyncrasies of investing in Latin America, ESG is not optional. For that reason, Moneda became the first PRI signatory in Chile and has a seat on the PRI Advisory Committee on Credit Risk and Ratings. Moneda’s client base is almost purely institutional with a long-term focus which is key to aligning the markets, products, investment professionals and investors. Moneda’s team is one of the largest and most experienced in the region, there has been zero Portfolio Manager turnover in any of the strategies since inception providing undisputed experience across the region in terms of companies, sectors, and market cycles. Most key employees are partners in the firm or have long term incentive plans to ensure retention and development of knowledge and experience to ensure continuity to the vehicles the firm manages.

Signal Capital Partners is a London-based asset management firm focusing on European investment opportunities across corporate and real estate sectors, in both private and public markets. Signal was established in 2015 by a highly seasoned management team pooling together a unique set of skills across asset and structural complexity. With over €2bn in AUM and 40 dedicated investment and operations professionals, Signal is a meaningful provider of financing solutions to the private markets. Signal’s flagship special situations strategy is entering its third vintage. In addition, with the growth of its credit platform, Signal accesses dislocated investments and value creation opportunities across structured credit.

Jefferies Credit Partners is a New York based private credit investor that manages more than $14 billion of capital for a network of global limited partners and JCP's shareholders, MassMutual and Jefferies. The platform provides investors with access to directly originated private loans that are managed in commingled funds, CLOs and customized SMAs. JCP is led by a team of cycle-tested credit investment professionals who originate opportunities through an exclusive sourcing partnership with Jefferies leading global investment bank.

Apera provides private capital solutions to mid-market companies in the DACH, the UK, the Nordics, France and Benelux. Apera was established in September 2016 and is part of the fi-Group, a pan-European investment platform dedicated to providing private debt and equity solutions to SMEs. The Apera team has over 100 years’ experience in the private debt markets and has cumulatively invested more than €3.5 billion in over 150 transactions across Europe. We have access to private industrial networks which allows us to better understand the specific needs and opportunities of mid-market companies. Through our extensive investment origination relationships with private equity sponsors and advisors, Apera provides tailored solutions to growing mid-market companies.

Proskauer is a leading international law firm focused on creating value. Our roots go back to 1875, when we were founded in New York City. With 700+ lawyers active in virtually every major market worldwide, we are recognized not only for our legal excellence, but also our dedication to client service. Our clients include many of the world’s top companies, financial institutions, investment funds, not-for-profit institutions, governmental entities and other organizations across industries and borders. We also represent individuals in transactions and other matters.

Sprott Inc., with $22B AUM as of 9/30/2022, is one of the largest investment managers in the metals and mining sector. Founded in 1981, the firm manages a number of liquid and private strategies related to precious metals and energy transition materials. On the private side, Sprott has made over 100 distinct investments (mostly realized). The firm manages specific ESG related products and actively finances the production of key energy transition materials.

17Capital is the go-to global source of strategic finance for investors in private equity. It specializes in providing non-dilutive capital to high-quality private equity management companies, funds, and institutional investors as part of their toolkit for value creation and portfolio management. 17Capital offers portfolio finance across the capital structure, providing a broad range of financing options. Investments are structured to support clients’ objectives, while keeping the interests of GPs and LPs aligned. Since inception, 17Capital has raised over $11 billion and has deployed over $9 billion across 90+ investments. In July 2022, 17Capital announced the completion of Oaktree’s acquisition of a majority interest in 17Capital. The partnership will give 17Capital access to Oaktree’s deep global network. Following the closing of the transaction, 17Capital, will continue to operate as an independent business, with its own product offerings and investment, marketing, and support teams.

Founded in 2005, Arrow Global is a leading European Local Private Credit alternative investment manager. Arrow operates 18 specialist platforms with ~2,500 employees across five prioritised markets (UK, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands), which provide propriety deal flow and execution capabilities. It has invested over €7bn of capital over the last 16 years including co-invest, across and broad range of credit investment opportunities and manages more than €70bn of third-party servicing AUM using multiple key European regulatory licences. Its highly experienced management team has collectively overseen more than 3,000 deals with a strong return profile. Its asset backed strategy provides a margin of safety and inflation hedge.

Park Square Capital is one of Europe’s leading private debt firms, providing credit solutions to high-quality and stable companies across Europe and the US.

The firm was founded in 2004 and remains independent. Park Square has invested more than $21bn in senior and subordinated debt across different market cycles and today manages over $12bn of capital.

Park Square has a team of 20 highly experienced senior professionals, each with an average of 15 years’ experience of credit investing, and over 100 staff in total. Park Square has offices in London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, Seoul, Stockholm, Tokyo and Luxembourg.

Kreos Capital provides innovative and flexible debt solutions to equity-backed, pan-European and Israeli high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. For over 22 years, our sole focus has been to support our ambitious ecosystem with personal, adaptable and responsive financing through every stage of the growth life cycle – from entry level through to late-stage growth including pre and post-IPO.

Indus Valley Partners (IVP) is a global provider of front, middle and back-office technology solutions, consulting and “digital-first” managed services to over 160 of the most prestigious fund managers on the buy side. Hedge funds, private equity firms and other traditional and alternative asset managers rely on IVP’s expertise as a thinking partner and best-of-breed platforms to digitally transform and future-proof operations – reducing their costs, improving control and increasing productivity across their enterprise. Founded in 2000, IVP remains at the forefront of moving FinanceForwardTM with approximately $3.6 trillion of global AUM managed using its technology and $1.5 trillion AUM reported through its regulatory reporting solution. IVP is headquartered in New York with additional offices located in Salt Lake City, London, Mumbai and Noida.

DunPort Capital Management (“DunPort”) is an Irish based alternatives investment management company focused on the private debt asset class with a particular focus on the European lower mid market.  DunPort was founded in 2017 by Pat Walsh and Ross Morrow who successfully established the first private debt platform in Ireland in 2013.  Based in Dublin, Ireland and with an office in London, DunPort has rapidly evolved since its formation and is now the leading provider of non-bank debt capital to SMEs and mid-sized corporates in the Irish market and an established player in the UK lower mid market. In addition, DunPort has an emerging presence in the fast, growing Benelux lower mid-market. DunPort has delivered over €1bn in loans originated across 54 companies and has a demonstrable track record of delivering strong risk adjusted returns to its investor base which is made up of large institutional investors, Irish pension funds and family offices.

Eurazeo is a leading global investment company, with a diversified portfolio of €27 billion in assets under management, including nearly €19.2 billion from third parties, invested in 450 companies. With its considerable private equity, venture capital, private debt as well as real estate and infrastructure asset expertise, Eurazeo accompanies companies of all sizes, supporting their development through the commitment of its nearly 300 professionals and by offering deep sector expertise, a gateway to global markets, and a responsible and stable foothold for transformational growth. Its solid institutional and family shareholder base, robust financial structure free of structural debt, and flexible investment horizon enable Eurazeo to support its companies over the long term.

Egan-Jones Ratings started providing ratings in 1995 for the purpose of issuing timely, accurate ratings. The firm rapidly gained credibility by flagging the failures of Enron and WorldCom, and has since established itself as a leading global provider of credit ratings. Egan-Jones is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) as a Credit Rating Provider. Egan-Jones is also certified by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Studies by the Federal Reserve and prestigious academic institutions confirm that over time, ratings from the largest NRSROs tend to converge toward the Egan-Jones Rating

We are Altum, a leading international provider of Fund, Corporate, and Family Office solutions. Established in 2000, Altum Group (formerly LGL Group) has more than $27bn AUM, with over 130 dedicated employees across three jurisdictions. Our approach brings together exceptionally talented teams, proven processes, and leading technology to ensure optimal efficiency, responsiveness, and value in every client engagement across multiple jurisdictions. We work with people that inspire us, clients that trust us, and partners who believe in us. Together we are Altum

Macquarie Credit Markets provides creative solutions to institutional investors looking to settle specific credit assets into private debt funds with defined timing constraints, addressing liquidity needs and certainty of closing.  Use cases include: extending existing capital call/leverage facility capacity, smoothing capital calls, bridge for co-investment/syndication to LP co-invests, affiliates or third parties, fund financing optimization, hedging FX exposures on foreign investments and facilitating allocations of deals to new funds (pre-close). Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 32 markets in asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. The diversity of our operations, combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework, has contributed to our 52-year record of unbroken profitability.

Macquarie Credit Markets provides creative solutions to institutional investors looking to settle specific credit assets into private debt funds with defined timing constraints, addressing liquidity needs and certainty of closing.  Use cases include: extending existing capital call/leverage facility capacity, smoothing capital calls, bridge for co-investment/syndication to LP co-invests, affiliates or third parties, fund financing optimization, hedging FX exposures on foreign investments and facilitating allocations of deals to new funds (pre-close). Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 32 markets in asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. The diversity of our operations, combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework, has contributed to our 52-year record of unbroken profitability.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,100 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than US$2.5 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.

AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.

AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 250 members that manage US$800 billion of private credit assets globally.

AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors).Set featured image

Preqin is the leading source of information for the alternative assets industry, providing data and analysis via online databases, publications and complimentary research reports. Preqin is an independent business with over 350 staff based in New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Manila, serving over 60,000 customers in over 90 countries. Preqin has the most comprehensive and extensive information available on the private equity and venture capital, hedge fund, real estate, infrastructure, private debt and natural resources industries, encompassing funds and fundraising, performance, fund managers, institutional investors, deals and fund terms. Leading alternative assets professionals from around the world rely on Preqin’s services daily, and its data and statistics are regularly quoted by the financial press.