Macquarie Group’s Bill Eckmann on the evolution of U.S. and European direct lending markets

Podcast: Global Investment Institute · Australia’s leading provider of conferences for capital allocators.

Opublikowano: 2026-07-24

Bill Eckmann, Head of US Direct Lending, Macquarie Group | Bill discusses how direct lending markets have evolved over the past decade and the key differences between the U.S. and European markets. He explains the structural factors institutional investors should consider when allocating across regions, how to assess risk through a full credit cycle, and whether the fundamentals that have underpinned the growth of the asset class remain intact. Bill also shares his perspectives on the key questions investors should ask when evaluating direct lending managers with cross-regional capabilities. Listen to the full interview where we ask...