Global capital markets closed 2017 with compressed spreads and surging stocks. This is leading the Federal Reserve and other central banks to consider a change in policy and interest rate hikes in reaction to a perceived strengthening global economy. But investors still remain split about the near-term outlook with high-levels of geopolitical risk juxtaposed to placid markets. This panel of experts will discuss some of the most pressing issues facing markets and where they see opportunity. Is this the golden age of private equity with debt markets that are providing favorable rates and high levels of debt? How are credit investors navigating the declining use of covenants? What credit structures and portions of the capital structure are offering the best risk/return profiles for investors? 

Moderator

Michael Milken, Chairman, Milken Institute

Speakers

Simon Cooper, CEO, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Standard Chartered

Thomas Finke, Chairman and CEO, Barings

Sir Michael Hintze, Founder, Chief Executive and Senior Investment Officer, CQS

Steven Tananbaum, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer, GoldenTree Asset Management