Peter Gleysteen
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- Milken Institute45 min
Credit Markets in Transition | Global Conference 2025
Michael Piwowar, Michael Buchanan, Peter Gleysteen, Deborah Orida, Michael Zawadzki, Mike Pivovar, Mike Buchanan
Panelists analyzed the current macroeconomic landscape characterized by tariff uncertainty and Federal Reserve rate cuts, while highlighting a $30 trillion private credit market reshaped by regulatory changes that drive capital from banks to non-competitive partners. Industry leaders identified investment opportunities in infrastructure, asset-backed finance, and investment-grade credit, noting that resilient fundamentals and low leverage support default rates under 50 basis points despite weakening investor sentiment. The discussion concluded with a strategic pivot toward multi-asset credit approaches and structural diversification to mitigate volatility risks and capitalize on market dislocations for tactical offense.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Banks Stepping Out, Private Credit Stepping In | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
John Bowman, Jeffrey Aronson, Marianna Fassinotti, Gregory Geiling, Peter Gleysteen, Drew McKnight
The private credit market has evolved from a niche financing tool into a $2.2 trillion "big tent" asset class, driven primarily by regulatory pressures like the Basel Endgame that force banks to offload capital requirements while retaining origination roles. This structural shift has fostered a complementary partnership model where global banks leverage private capital for risk transfer and flexibility, resulting in robust credit quality despite a temporary pause in corporate activity due to high interest rates. As the industry navigates the next economic cycle, focus is shifting toward downside protection, specialized asset management, and the emerging secondary market to address the sector's lack of full stress testing since the Global Financial Crisis.