*By Michalis Vasiliou
Alternative credit is one of the fastest-growing segments in Europe’s fund industry. The IMF estimates the global private credit market at over USD $2.1 trillion. For investors, the appeal lies in connecting capital to the real economy through flexible financing tools.
Cyprus, with its strong fund framework and its standing as a leading ship management centre, is uniquely positioned at this intersection. The timing is fitting: Maritime Cyprus 2025 (6-8 October) and the International Funds Summit (3 November) will both provide platforms to explore how these worlds are converging.
The EU Trend: Rising Alternative Credit & the Yield Environment
Private credit has expanded rapidly in Europe as banks, constrained by regulation, reduced certain lending…
