The Refinancing Revolution

Private credit is positioned at the epicenter of a historic refinancing wave, with more than $620 billion in high-yield bonds and leveraged loans set to mature in 2026-2027. The asset class continues its remarkable expansion trajectory, with projections suggesting it could reach $2.8 trillion by 2028, driven by its growing recognition as both a complement and diversifier to traditional credit investments.

As global M&A recovers from its ten-year low with deal volumes growing 7% and values increasing 15% to $3.5 trillion, private credit is evolving beyond its traditional boundaries. The asset class continues expanding into diverse forms of lending while demonstrating remarkable agility in adapting solutions for the marketplace, even as retail private debt AUM accelerates, growing more quickly than institutional AUM.

Join us on May 21, 2026, at the Four Seasons Chicago for our 5th Annual Private Credit Forum to explore how the industry is capitalizing on this unprecedented refinancing opportunity while navigating an evolving landscape of regulatory shifts, technological innovation, and institutional demand transformation.