Recent scrutiny around private credit has intensified the debate around who should be investing in the space, how much exposure is appropriate and what level of sophistication is required to navigate these strategies effectively. At the same time, private credit is moving from a niche allocation to a core portfolio component, in large part as it encompasses a wide range of strategies with very different liquidity profiles, risk characteristics and return objectives.

This talk will explore how GPs and allocators are defining suitability in practice, from minimum wealth thresholds and allocation sizing to assessing client sophistication, liquidity tolerance and broader portfolio objectives. Examine how different private credit strategies can serve different investor needs, from income generation and lower volatility to longer-term capital deployment, and why investors should look beyond headline yields when assessing opportunities. Identify where mismatches are emerging, what recent market events have revealed about weaknesses in segmentation, distribution and where concerns around liquidity may be overstated versus structurally significant. Hear how to implement more disciplined frameworks that balance broader access with appropriate controls, and ensure exposure is aligned with the right investor, at the right time and at the right scale.