How are interest rates and inflation impacting investment decision making across Europe? How can managers and investors adapt their strategies in response to geopolitical risks? Which sectors are the most resilient and offering the best opportunities in the current macroeconomic environment?
SuperReturn Private Credit Europe
London | 9–11 March 2026
Panel | 10 March | 9:10–9:50 GMT
Opportunity in Uncertainty: Private Credit in a Shifting World
Keynote | 10 March | 12:40–13:00 GMT
Positioned With Purpose: Finding Global Relative Value in Direct Lending
As macro uncertainty persists and market conditions evolve unevenly across regions, global direct lending strategies have become an increasingly useful lens for identifying relative value. Differences in deal structures, pricing, leverage, and issuance trends across the U.S., Europe, and APAC can create distinct opportunities at different points in the cycle. This session will explore how a thoughtful, long‑term global approach—paired with deep local market expertise—can help investors navigate shifting conditions, manage concentration risk, and build more resilient private credit portfolios.
Panel | 11 March | 14:05–14:45 GMT
Gaining Momentum: The Growth of Nav Finance in Private Credit
What are the main factors behind the increased interest in NAV finance from private credit investors? How can NAV finance support distributions during a period of delayed or challenging exits? Which type of funds or portfolios benefit most from NAV finance structures in private credit?
Featured Speakers
Stuart Mathieson
Head of European Private Credit & Capital Solutions
Matt Hansford
Head of Europe, Portfolio Finance
Matthew Freund, CFA
President of Barings BDC & Head of North America Private Credit Portfolio Management
Meet the Team
Ian Wiese
Managing Director, Portfolio Finance
Orla Walsh
Head of Europe Private Credit Portfolio Management
Alex Harley
Co-Head of U.K. & Europe, Global Client Group
Thomas Lowton, CFA
U.K. & Ireland, Global Client Group
Mairead O'Dowd
U.K. & Ireland, Global Client Group
Sara Suleiman
U.K. & Ireland, Global Client Group
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