Discover the difference with UBS AM’s Alternative Credit platform. We invest across a wide range of alternative credit sectors, including syndicated loans, structured credit, direct lending, asset finance, working capital finance, opportunistic credit, and infrastructure debt. Our strategies and track records span multiple credit cycles.
Investors benefit from direct and indirect deal access across various structures with varying degrees of liquidity. We specialize in developing customized portfolios to meet clients’ specific objectives. Discover the power and difference of our four pillars of Alternative Credit.
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UBS’s four pillars of Alternative Credit
Our approach
Customized mandates
Experience in developing customized portfolios to meet clients’ specific objectives.
Investor access
A provider offering access across multiple structures with varying degrees of liquidity.
Proven strategies
A focus on income-orientated outcomes delivered across multiple vintages to open-ended strategies and through various credit cycles.
Dedicated teams
5 teams covering syndicated loans, structured credit, direct lending, asset finance, opportunistic credit, working capital finance, and infrastructure or managers engaged in those strategies.
Unified Global Alternatives, your gateway to alternative investment solutions
Trending insights
The private credit landscape presents a wealth of opportunities for investors and borrowers alike. Thanks to our extensive experience in Alternative Credit, we believe that we can identify and seize opportunities to develop effective investment solutions for institutional and private investors. Explore the full story: read our insights, listen to our interviews and watch our webinars.
TRTPM monthly blog – Edition March 2025
about TRTPM monthly blog – Edition March 2025Our monthly insights into private markets
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The strategic and tactical case for loans
about The strategic and tactical case for loansFloating-rate loans can offer attractive yields, low duration risk, and diversification benefits, making them a compelling option in today’s market
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Private Credit – current dynamics shaping markets
Recent LP discussions reveal concerns about crowding and concentration in private credit, leading to a revaluation of exposure and portfolio metrics. In response, we aim to delve deeper into our diversification approach this quarter.
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Diversifying private credit portfolios: beyond traditional metrics
Many recent conversations with LPs have centered around the growing sense of crowding and concentration in the private credit market, prompting a revaluation of exposure and portfolio metrics.
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Outlook for the CLO market amid macroeconomic challenges
Exploring the future of CLO markets: insights on the impact of interest rates, volatility, and the shifting balance of power between syndicated loans and private credit.
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Private credit’s role in mid-market opportunities
Upper middle-market corporate credit dynamics bring both challenges and opportunities. Expert insights reveal how the convergence of private credit and public markets is influencing investment strategies.
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The critical role of covenants in Private Credit
Covenants in private credit often act as crucial safeguards, functioning as early warning systems for lenders. They help monitor borrower stability and manage risks, allowing lenders to intervene if deviations from their base case occur.
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Private Credit: Lessons from a deal-making expert
In a volatile economic climate with inflation and interest rate uncertainties, Kevin Lawi, Head of Private Credit at Credit Investments Group in UBS Asset Management, provides insights on the current state of public and private debt markets
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Private credit: Everything old is new again
How do credit markets diversify and potentially smooth out returns in a portfolio? John Popp and Chris Kempton from UBS Credit Investments Group (CIG) discuss the latest market developments, opportunities, and more.
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Filling the void
A brief history (and future) of lending disruption
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The compelling case for private credit: watch the webinar
Why private credit solutions are well suited to the current environment
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Alternative investments: Asset allocation strategies in a changing environment
Highlights from the “An asset allocation solution for public and private markets” session at the Asia Investment Conference 2024
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Infrastructure debt in a sweet spot for 2024
Attractive risk-adjusted returns during uncertain times
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Infastructure Debt in 2024: watch the webinar
Where does the sweet spot for infrastructure debt in 2024 lie? Watch the webinar to find out
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Infrastructure Investor
Flight to quality over quantity
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The disintermediation of lending
Private debt shines bright
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Unveiling niche opportunities in private credit
Most private credit managers focus on extending loans to upper and middle market companies owned by large private equity sponsors.
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Private credit: The growth story in direct lending continues
Assets are up and activity abounds in the upper, middle and lower markets.
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The Red Thread
Private Markets, Edition December 2024
Private Markets, Edition December 2024
Our semi-annual insights into private markets
How should investors approach private credit?
Healthy levels of dry powder in direct lending
Direct lenders still hold a sizable amount of dry powder and remain in a good position to take advantage of further bank retrenchment. Opportunities to deploy capital are plentiful and have increased following banking stress in the US.
Healthy dry powder levels suggest competition for markets share will continue
Healthy dry powder levels suggest competition for markets share will continue
