Demystifying Private Credit: Navigating Opportunities in an Evolving Market

Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments within alternative investments, yet its structure, mechanics, and investment approach are often less familiar than traditional public credit. This fireside chat is designed as a learning-focused session for women in the finance community seeking to deepen their understanding of the private credit landscape in a clear and accessible way.

As private credit enters a new phase, understanding both the opportunities and complexities of this market has never been more important. With a significant refinancing wave approaching and the market expanding beyond traditional direct lending, this session offers timely insights into how sophisticated investors are navigating today's environment.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jacqueline Zhuang and Jason Phillips from KKR as we explore how private credit operates in practice and why it has become an increasingly relevant part of the broader financial ecosystem.

What we will cover:

• Private credit fundamentals – What it is, how it evolved, and the role it plays in today's markets
• How the ecosystem works – Understanding deal origination, structuring, underwriting, and ongoing credit monitoring
• Public vs. private credit – Key differences in liquidity, risk considerations, and return drivers
• Current market dynamics – The evolving environment, including the upcoming refinancing wave, shifting supply-demand dynamics, and why quality and selectivity are increasingly important
• Myths and misconceptions – Simplifying common narratives that can make private credit seem complex or opaque
• Insights from practice – KKR's disciplined approach to underwriting, diversification, and navigating a market where avoiding mistakes is as important as finding opportunities

In this session, we aim to create a supportive and intellectually engaging environment where women in finance can build practical know-how, exchange perspectives, and gain confidence discussing private credit as part of the evolving investment landscape.

Event Agenda:

Speakers' Bio:

Jacqueline Zhuang (Singapore) joined KKR in 2021 and is a Managing Director in Global Client Solutions. She is Head of Global Wealth Solutions Asia Pacific ex-Japan and works with private banks, wealth management platforms and family offices to deliver KKR’s investment solutions to their advisors and clients. Ms. Zhuang joined from Credit Suisse Private Banking, where she led the investment advisory efforts for managed solutions in South Asia. Prior to Credit Suisse, she spent thirteen years at Morgan Stanley Asia Private Wealth Management in various roles. She was head of alternative investments for the Asia Pacific region and a portfolio manager. Ms. Zhuang started her career at Goldman Sachs. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management with Honours (majors in Finance and Law) from Singapore Management University.

Jason Phillips (Singapore) joined KKR in 2018 and is a Director on the Asia Credit team. He is responsible for the Asia Pacific Sponsor Finance business and the Australia and New Zealand Credit business. Prior to relocating to Asia Pacific in early 2023, Mr. Phillips was a senior member of the US Corporate Private Credit team in New York. Before joining KKR, Mr. Phillips was an associate on Deutsche Bank’s private credit team in both New York and London. Mr. Phillips holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University.

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