Treasury’s Bessent: Private credit surge underscores need for bank deregulation

Private Credit Titans Pitch New ‘Golden’ Moment at Milken

Industry executives tout credit investments as a source of stability amid trade war

Treasury’s Bessent: Private credit surge underscores need for bank deregulation

“The growth of private credit tells me that the regulated banking system has been too tightly constrained,” Scott Bessent said Monday.

Amid the Fog, Managers Argue Non-Bank Lending Is Proving Its Mettle

Private credit took center stage at the Milken Institute annual global conference this week, with executives stating that the asset class is showing resilience at a time of high market stress.Private credit, which started in earnest in the years following the financial crisis in 2008, has become a crucial part of the global credit markets, offering stable and flexible financing  as capital has become scarce.

Interval and Tender Offer Funds Expected to Benefit from Private Credit Expansion

An important trend discussed at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference was the integration of private credit into retail investor portfolios.  Assuming certain regulatory challenges can be overcome, this development would expand offering opportunities for retail investors.  Speakers highlighted the rapid expansion of the private credit market, which is projected to grow to $2.3 trillion by 2027.  This expanding market is expected to increas…

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