Ep 12 - Alternatives in Focus: Asian Private Credit | Lighthouse Canton Ideas Podcast

In this special Lighthouse Canton IDEAs Podcast episode, we are joined by an expert panel to discuss the explosive growth of private credit markets across Asia. We speak to Pranob Gupta, MD - Business Head for India Alternatives (Credit & Hybrid Strategies) and Ankit Agrawal, ED, Private Credit at Lighthouse Canton - both seasoned industry professionals who bring with them decades of experience from top firms including KKR, GIC, and IFC. Together they share more on the rise of private credit as an asset class and discuss why private credit assets under management have grown 4x over the past decade and how Asia represents a massive untapped opportunity, comprising only 6-7% of global private credit despite being 35% of global GDP.Tune in to discover:Market dynamics driving private credit growth in Asia vs developed marketsIndia and Southeast Asia: unique market characteristics and growth driversWhy borrowers prefer private credit over traditional bank financingHow banking regulations create opportunities for private lendersInvestment strategies, portfolio allocation, and risk managementSector preferences and red flags to avoidFuture outlook and potential regulatory challenges