Private debt offers a stable, generally floating-rate income. But credit risks are elevated as financing conditions remain tight. Defaults are expected to rise. But some types of private debt carry lower risks than others.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:02 The lowdown on private debt

02:47 The golden age: strong returns and inflows

05:36 Getting a handle on credit risk

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09:36 Attraction of private debt

11:17 What to look out for

Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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