RBC BlueBay: Why emerging market private loans, and why now? - ERP Spain.com - España y América Latina

Uncertain and volatile markets in recent years have led many investors to retreat and wait for clarity before allocating capital. In this context, assets with stronger credit metrics have been the natural area of focus, whilst private markets have also offered a haven from volatility. We believe that those looking at traditional developed markets (“DM”) opportunities could benefit from incorporating select emerging markets (“EM”) private loans in their portfolios, to take advantage of higher yields for comparatively stronger credit exposure. RBC BlueBay’s Polina Kurdyavko will explore some of the main themes in EM private loans and discuss her insights. Key topics include: • The current opportunity set in EM private loans vs developed market private loans • Why selecting EM exposure can reduce risk in investor portfolios, dampen volatility and materially enhance returns • Explore some of the key misperceptions that have historically held investors back