The pros and cons of different structures for private credit investing

What the structures are, how they operate and the considerations for DB and DC allocators

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Albane Poulin is head of private credit at Gravis Capital Management
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Albane Poulin is head of private credit at Gravis Capital Management

Private credit funds have become an increasingly popular topic of late, with investors seeking alternatives to traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds.

The structure of these funds can vary considerably, and each structure has distinct characteristics, investment strategies, and risks. Encompassing closed-ended private funds, open-ended funds, lon...

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