IQ-EQ Virtual Debate: ‘Debt is dead. Long live debt!’ - a podcast by IQ-EQ

Private debt is an asset class that has fared strongly against the backdrop of the current global crisis. On 15 April 2021, IQ-EQ hosted an exciting virtual debate on the topic of ‘Debt is dead. Long live debt!’ between experts Richard Vague and Gabriel de Alba, moderated by IQ-EQ’s Group Head of Funds, Justin Partington.

Richard Vague is the Chairman of the Governor’s Woods Foundation and author of The Next Economic Disaster. He has previously been co-founder, chairman and CEO of Energy Plus and the co-founder and CEO of First USA and Juniper Financial. 

Gabriel de Alba is an international investor who has recapitalised, restructured and built businesses across the US, Europe, Canada and emerging markets.

The debate addressed six core statements relating to private debt:

1.     Private debt seems to thrive in crisis only. Agree or disagree?

2.     Private debt is a safe investment in a changing environment. Agree or disagree?

3.     Is this the right time for debt, and how best to execute a debt strategy?

4.     ESG will ensure further transparency in private debt as per other asset classes. For or against?

5.     Covenant-lite loans are often referred to as the scourge of corporate lending. Agree or disagree?

6.     Debt is dead. Long live debt! Agree or disagree?

If you’d prefer to read a recap of the key debate highlights, please click here.

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