It is outside the usual banking circuits, away from public scrutiny of listed assets. But its importance is key. Private credit is a hidden giant that manages 1.8 trillion dollars (1.6 trillion euros) in assets worldwide. Karl Pettersen (50 years old, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France), co-director of corporate ratings at the Scope Ratings agency, warns that “secretism allows bad behavior” and judgment that the market needs credibility. Continue reading
It is outside the usual banking circuits, away from public scrutiny of listed assets. But its importance is key. Private credit is a hidden giant that manages 1.8 trillion dollars (1.6 trillion euros) in assets worldwide. Karl Pettersen (50 years old, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France), co-director of corporate ratings at the Scope Ratings agency, warns that “secretism allows bad behavior” and judgment that the market needs credibility. Continue reading