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Podcast: InsuranceAUM.com
Episode: Episode 271: Direct Lending Decoded: Macquarie's Strategic Approach to Middle Market Investing
Description: In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, sits down with Brian Van Elslander, Head of MAM Direct Lending Portfolio Management, Americas, and Bill Eckmann, Head of Macquarie Principal Finance, Americas, to discuss the evolving landscape of direct lending. With private credit playing an increasingly significant role in institutional portfolios, Brian and Bill share insights on the growth of Macquarie’s direct lending platform, the firm’s approach to alignment and risk management, and key considerations for insurance investors exploring this asset class.
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They also examine current market dynamics, sector opportunities, and best practices for insurers looki...