ifa's video: The benefits of private debt in a volatile market

In this episode of ifa’s Investment Showcase we’re joined by Sid Kumar, Head of Acquisition Finance at CIP Asset Management. Sid speaks about private debt and how it has fared in what has been a particularly challenging environment, one complicated by a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising inflation and ballooning interest rates, as well as a myriad of other challenges including the increasing possibility of a global recession. Sid delves into the local take-up of alternative investments, as well as how private debt portfolios are positioned in the context of what could be a potential recession. Tune in to find out: • The liquidity of the Australian private debt market • How to tailor your investment approach in the current macro environment • Why private debt has a strong diversification appeal 0:00. – Introduction 2:36. – Adapting our approach to current market conditions 7:10. – Positioning of private debt portfolios in what could be an approaching recession 10:19. – Capitalising on the COVID-19 crisis 13:03. – Liquidity in the Australian private debt market 15:48. – Diversification in private debt 17:48. – What are the banks doing 21:20. – Engaging with private borrowers on ESG .......................................................................... Like this video? Subscribe to ifa on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaT_D3tLyNyPBWGGJd6-JKg ifa explores the important issues impacting on the Australian financial planning and wealth management industries. Subscribe now: http://www.ifa.com.au/subscribe http://www.ifa.com.au is an exciting digital resource that delivers daily online news, analysis, reports and business strategy plus a host of feature articles geared to helping Australia’s financial planners and advisers drive business growth. Connect with us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/IFA_AU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ifaOnlineAu/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/independent-financial-adviser-ifa- Google+: http://plus.google.com/+IfaAu13