KBRA Releases Global ABS 2025: Day 3 Recap

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases a Day 3 recap of the 29th annual Global ABS conference.

The third and final day of the Global ABS 2025 conference focused on private credit and featured a series of engaging roundtable discussions. Highlights included a fireside chat and discussion among several industry legends. Topics covered included net asset value (NAV) lending, asset-based finance (ABF), and broader trends in private credit.

Click here to view a recap of some of the day’s panel discussions.

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Gordon Kerr, European Macro Strategist
+44 20 8148 1020
gordon.kerr@kbra.com

Media Contact

Adam Tempkin, Director of Communications
+1 646-731-1347
adam.tempkin@kbra.com

Business Development Contacts

Mauricio Noé, Co-Head of Europe
+44 20 8148 1010
mauricio.noe@kbra.com

Miten Amin, Managing Director
+44 20 8148 1002
miten.amin@kbra.com

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Contacts

Gordon Kerr, European Macro Strategist
+44 20 8148 1020
gordon.kerr@kbra.com

Media Contact

Adam Tempkin, Director of Communications
+1 646-731-1347
adam.tempkin@kbra.com

Business Development Contacts

Mauricio Noé, Co-Head of Europe
+44 20 8148 1010
mauricio.noe@kbra.com

Miten Amin, Managing Director
+44 20 8148 1002
miten.amin@kbra.com

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