Debt and leverage remain central to private equity strategy—but in today’s higher-rate, tighter-credit environment, their role is evolving. Investors are rethinking how leverage drives returns and what risks it introduces as capital structures shift. Join leading voices from credit and private equity for a timely discussion on how debt is being deployed in current deals, the growing role of private credit and direct lending, and how nonbank lenders are reshaping the market. Moderated by Alfonso Ricciardelli, CFA, and Julan Al-Yassin, this 60-minute webinar offers actionable insights for navigating today’s complex deal landscape.

Key Takeaways include:

• How debt and leverage strategies in private equity are evolving
• GP approaches to structuring deals amid constrained lending
• The impact of private credit and direct lending on capital access
• Risks tied to highly levered deals in a volatile environment
• How credit investors assess security, downside protection, and liquidity

This event is organized by CFA Institute.