Private Debt Investor, by Claire Coe Smith
Our Deputy CIO and Managing Director for Private Investments, Eddie Ong, was featured in the Private Debt Investor April 2024 issue – the 18-page special report on Asia Pacific, where Claire Coe Smith covered the region’s private debt landscape.
Eddie gave his views on the attractive proposition of private credit in Southeast Asia for borrowers, as private credit investors step in as a viable alternative capital source to pressured public markets credit issuance in the region.
“Across Southeast Asia, we see equity market performance facing further uncertainty and downward pressure. This backdrop has meant companies preparing for an IPO continue to adjust their timelines for a public debut, favouring pushing it out by one to two years to ensure they can secure the best valuations. In the meantime, they require capital for growth, and that is where private credit becomes an attractive proposition. In addition, there are loans that need to be refinanced with no option of public market issuance, so borrowers are readily turning to the private market as a viable alternative capital source.”
https://www.privatedebtinvestor.com/download-the-april-2024-issue-of-private-debt-investor/
SeaTown has been named the ‘Best Private Debt Manager’ for the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2024
Singapore, 1 April 2024 – Leading Asia-focused alternative investment firm SeaTown Holdings International (“SeaTown”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek’s asset management group Seviora Holdings, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Private Debt Manager’ by a panel of industry practitioners and professionals for the AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2024.
The annual award series has recognised the investment industry’s outstanding performers for over two decades. This year saw the highest volume of entries since 2018, reflecting intense competition among leading fund managers, as well as the exceptional quality and proven track record of SeaTown’s private credit offering. Winners were selected based on a range of quantitative and qualitative factors, including performance, business growth, investment approach, portfolio management, fundraising success and more.
“We are honoured to receive this award, and we extend our deepest appreciation to our clients for their continued support over the years,” said Patrick Pang, CEO. “This accolade is a clear testament to the experience and dedication of our private credit investment team and our ability to deliver compelling investment solutions that fulfil the dynamic needs of international investors today.”
SeaTown’s private credit strategy focuses on providing highly tailored financing solutions to companies in Asia. This Asia-focused strategy has demonstrated its ability to source, structure, and execute complex and bespoke deals across sectors critical to regional economies. Following the closing and successful deployment of SeaTown Private Credit Fund I, the firm launched SeaTown Private Credit Fund II at the end of 2022.
Learn more about the Asset Management Awards 2024 here.
About SeaTown
Founded and headquartered in Singapore since 2009, SeaTown is a leading Asia-focused alternative investment firm with deep expertise across private and public markets. Owned by Seviora Holdings, Temasek’s asset management group, we are a trusted steward of capital, investing alongside our investors in conviction-driven strategies.
Our alternative investment fund platform offers international investors exposure to highly specialised private equity, private credit, and thematic absolute return public markets opportunities in the region. As your partner, we strive to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns by leveraging our extensive relationship network, decades of investing experience and astute global perspectives.
For more information on SeaTown, please visit: https://www.seatowninternational.com/
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