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The Allocation: Private Markets for the Total Portfolio · Wednesday · 28 min

Direct Lending: Strong Fundamentals, Shifting Dynamics

Credit fundamentals remain strong, but rising interest rates, AI disruption and growing dispersion across sectors are reshaping the direct-lending landscape. Apollo Partner and Co-Head of Global Performing Credit Jim Vanek joins host Tal Barak Harif to discuss where we are in the credit cycle, why current market conditions may be creating more attractive opportunities for lenders, and how Apollo is navigating the risks and opportunities ahead.

0:00-28:35

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Credit fundamentals remain strong, but rising interest rates, AI disruption and growing dispersion across sectors are reshaping the direct-lending landscape. Apollo Partner and Co-Head of Global Performing Credit Jim Vanek joins host Tal Barak Harif to discuss where we are in the credit cycle, why current market conditions may be creating more attractive opportunities for lenders, and how Apollo is navigating the risks and opportunities ahead.