Middle Market Finance & Direct Lending Conference 2023 | DealCatalyst | 27 April 2023 | The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton, 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019, USA

This two-day conference will feature an enhanced focus on direct lending, as activity by asset managers has skyrocketed and institutional investor interest in the asset class is on the rise.

As always, our program is drafted in consultation with LSTA leadership and a Middle Market Advisory Board, ensuring the same quality and timely content associated with DealCatalyst events.

Topics to be Covered

• Credit performance and credit outlook
• Regulatory Update (NAIC, fund disclosures, etc.)
• The continued evolution of the private credit space (retail focused vehicles, fundraising trends, the manager landscape, direct lending fund deal size)
• Optimal funding strategies for Direct Lending Funds: Diversification across funding markets, new products, use of subscription lines, etc.
• Deep dive discussions on funding pathways including: Middle market CLOs, unsecured debt, direct private placement, a BDC Market Update
• Increased role of pensions, sovereign wealth funds and private wealth in financing direct lenders
• The emergence of technology focused funds (growth of technology sector in direct lending, recurring revenue loans, recurring revenue ABS)

Who Should Attend

Lenders and Investors

• SPV lenders, BDC revolver lenders
• Subscription finance lenders
• Middle Market CLO investors
• Unsecured / Convert / Baby Bond investors
• Direct Private Placement investors
• Recurring revenue ABS investors
• LPs, Family Offices, Wealth Advisors

Financial Service Providers

• Investment banks
• Fund and bank counsel
• Technology and data analytics providers
• Rating agencies
• Trustees