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APAC Credit Refresh 

Morning Session on 27 October 2025

Join the Alternative Credit Council (ACC), AIMA's private credit affiliate, for APAC Credit Refresh on 27 October 2025, a premier conference dedicated to the rapidly expanding private credit market in the Asia-Pacific region. This event offers a comprehensive platform for exploring the latest developments in the global private credit landscape, featuring insights from industry-leading private credit managers and trailblazers.  

Key discussions will include:

  • Navigating the unique challenges posed by a high-interest rate environment
  • Best practices for managing a successful private credit fund
  • Key trends shaping allocator sentiment and investment strategies
  • The evolving landscape of the private credit asset class

ACC APAC Credit Refresh brings together asset owners and investment managers to debate the future of private credit, providing a platform for sharing actionable insights and fostering industry collaboration. As the sole global association for private credit, the ACC is committed to supporting the industry’s growth and development year-round, making this conference an unmissable opportunity for stakeholders in the private credit space.

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Agenda

8:30am | Opening Remarks

 

8:35am | Fireside Chat: Charting the Future of Global Private Credit

Big-picture perspectives from academia and industry practitioners on where the global market is heading.

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Jiří Król

Deputy CEO, Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA

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Andrew Li

Head of State Street Associates, APAC, State Street

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Josh Lerner

State Street Associates' Academic Partner and Jacob H. Schiff Professor at Harvard Business School

 

9:15am | Panel One | Private Credit in Asia 2.0 – Launching the Next Chapter

Launch of the second edition of AIMA’s Asia private credit paper, with new insights and regional dynamics.

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Chris Carlin

Senior Director, APAC Growth Solutions, Broadridge

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Atiya Habib

Managing Partner & Investment Committee, Privity Credit

 

10:00 am | Panel Two | Beyond Growth – Building Sustainable Private Credit Strategies

How the industry can move from expansion to resilience, with a focus on long-term strategy and scaling private credit in Asia.

 

10:55am | Panel Three | Private Credit in Context – Talent, Trends, and Investor Sentiment {Closed door to media}

A broader closed-door discussion with senior practitioners and investors on people, trends, and market sentiment.

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Henry Chau

Head of Investments, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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Steve Smith

Co-Founder & Investment Committee Chair, Maybole Capital

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Sharnie Wong

Senior Research Analyst - Diversified Financials, APAC Financials Team Leader, Bloomberg Intelligence

 

11:40am | Closing Remarks

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Kher Sheng Lee

Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA