Private Credit in Emerging Markets: Capital Where It Matters Most

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Private Credit in Emerging Markets: Capital Where It Matters Most

Kasief Isaacs, Chief Executive Officer, Creation Capital

July 6, 2026, 9:23 a.m.

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Private credit has crossed a threshold. Defined as non-bank lending structured directly between lenders and borrowers, private credit has evolved from a niche institutional strategy into one of the fastest-growing asset classes globally.

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