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Private credit is increasingly shaping the financial landscape, propelled by macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. As interest rates remain high, private credit has become an attractive option for investors looking for higher returns and senior positions in security structures, especially compared to traditional equities.

Valuation in private equity and private credit remains a complex and contentious issue, with growing scrutiny from regulatory authorities who have identified areas where valuation methodologies need improvement to ensure accuracy and transparency. Austin Brady, a product lead at Waystone, said the firm’s practices in their valuation model include several steps to ensure “valuations are accurate and reflective of real market conditions.”