Overview

(This webinar is an updated version of "Private Debt as a New Investment Class" originally delivered on 9 March 2022.)

Private debt is one of the largest alternative asset classes globally but is still at an early stage of development in Asia. This asset class offers an attractive risk/return profile with low volatility and high cash income, as well as diversification versus public fixed income and equities. The current market with high interest rates, elevated inflation and risk on equity and property make it a compelling investment.
 

Content

1. Background to private debt as alternative asset class
2. Market dynamics
3. Product characteristics
4. Opportunity for borrowers and investors
5. Risk/return profile

Who should attend

The webinar is primarily targeted at wealth managers, asset managers, private bankers, insurance and family office practitioners, regulators, as well as high net worth investors.

Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme

This course has already been approved as an eligible course of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Professional Training (“the Scheme”) under the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“the Pilot Programme”). The Scheme aims to enhance the competency and professionalism of in-service practitioners within the asset and wealth management sector and to assist other practitioners within the financial services industry in acquiring the knowledge and skills required for entering the sector. Eligible applicants will be subsidised 80% of the course fees by the HKSAR Government upon satisfactory completion of the courses approved by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, subject to a ceiling of HK$15,000. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute is appointed as the implementation agent of the Pilot Programme. Regarding the details of eligible criteria and application procedures, please refer to the dedicated web-site of the Pilot Programme (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/).