What will happen to private credit in 2026?

Private credit’s popularity as an investment option has not slowed down despite issues with the Tricolor and First Brands bankruptcies.

The scandal-laden asset class saw headlines in the second half of 2025, but was resolutely backed by several asset managers spoken to by Insurance Investor on its future.

In December, Fitch Ratings said that the market – particularly in the US – still had concerning issues that could continue rumble on in 2026.

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