Private Credit, Public Debate

Fitch Ratings|July 17, 2025

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Richard Hunter, Chief Risk Officer at Fitch Ratings, recently published an op-ed sharing his insights on private credit. He addressed frequent questions we receive, including:

Does Private Mean Opaque?
Are Credit Standards Different?
Is Private Credit Riskier than Public Credit?
What Does Fitch Think About Default Expectations in Private Credit?
Is Retail Money in Private Markets a Positive or Negative Factor?
How Big of a Concern are Conflicts in Incentives?
What Could Go Wrong?

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