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The Rise of Private Credit as a Lucrative Asset Class and Attractive Lending Alternative

By Barbara Tague, Financial Research Leader
IndustryFinancial Services

Private credit has soared in growth over the last decade, establishing itself as a lucrative asset class and attractive lending alternative to the broadly syndicated market.

Leveraging the AlphaSense platform, we surface intelligence and insights from leading analysts and industry experts to examine private credit’s trajectory and increasing institutional adoption.

AlphaCUT is your trusted source for the trends and intelligence making the most waves in today’s market. Download the report today to discover why experts believe private credit is “here to stay.”

About the Author

  • Barbara Tague, Financial Research Leader

    Barb is a Financial Research Leader covering the financial services segment at AlphaSense. Previously, she spent more than a decade at institutional investment managers and at a SaaS startup leading business development, content, and product initiatives.

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