Credit Investments Group

Leading non-investment grade credit franchise

  • Understanding Credit Investments Group
  • What sets us apart
  • Our strategies
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Credit Investments Group (CIG) is a recognized global non-investment grade credit manager investing in senior loans, high yield bonds, collateralized loan obligations (CLO) and private credit. We have significant experience investing in performing credit strategies and managing portfolios through various credit cycles. Two senior members of the Corporate Credit Forum have managed portfolios together for 25 years.

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Understanding Credit Investments Group

Introduction

CIG Intro

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      Investment approach

      CIG investment approach

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          Senior loans

          Senior loans

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              Key highlights CIG's private credit strategy

              Key highlights CIG's private credit strategy

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                  What sets us apart

                  Highly experienced team

                  One of the largest non-investment grade credit managers with substantial scale, an extensive network and experienced investment teams.

                  Broad range of solutions

                  Founded in 1997, CIG offers a select suite of credit strategies designed to help investors meet capital preservation needs and enhance yield opportunities.

                  Strong sourcing capabilities

                  Given our size, scale and long history in credit markets, much of our deal flow stems from long-standing relationships which can translate into early looks on new investment opportunities.

                  Our strategies

                  Senior secured loans
                  High yield bonds
                  Multi-asset credit
                  Credit opportunities
                  Structured credit (CLO debt and CLO equity)
                  Private credit

                  UBS AM wide range of alternative credit options

                  Infrastructure debt
                  Mid-market infrastructure financing leveraging UBS Group’s network
                  Hedge Fund Solutions
                  Global multi-manager offering exposure to closed and hard-to-access strategies
                  O’Connor Capital Solutions
                  Direct access to borrowing needs through the UBS OneBank Partnership
                  Explore our alternative credit solutions

                  Trending insights on alternative credit

                  • about The strategic and tactical case for loans

                    The strategic and tactical case for loans

                    Floating-rate loans can offer attractive yields, low duration risk, and diversification benefits, making them a compelling option in today’s market

                    about The strategic and tactical case for loans
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                  • Private Credit – current dynamics shaping markets

                    Recent LP discussions reveal concerns about crowding and concentration in private credit, leading to a revaluation of exposure and portfolio metrics. In response, we aim to delve deeper into our diversification approach this quarter.

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                  • Diversifying private credit portfolios: beyond traditional metrics

                    Many recent conversations with LPs have centered around the growing sense of crowding and concentration in the private credit market, prompting a revaluation of exposure and portfolio metrics.

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                  • Outlook for the CLO market amid macroeconomic challenges

                    Exploring the future of CLO markets: insights on the impact of interest rates, volatility, and the shifting balance of power between syndicated loans and private credit.

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                  • Private credit’s role in mid-market opportunities

                    Upper middle-market corporate credit dynamics bring both challenges and opportunities. Expert insights reveal how the convergence of private credit and public markets is influencing investment strategies.

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                  • The critical role of covenants in Private Credit

                    Covenants in private credit often act as crucial safeguards, functioning as early warning systems for lenders. They help monitor borrower stability and manage risks, allowing lenders to intervene if deviations from their base case occur.

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                  • Private Credit: Lessons from a deal-making expert

                    In a volatile economic climate with inflation and interest rate uncertainties, Kevin Lawi, Head of Private Credit at Credit Investments Group in UBS Asset Management, provides insights on the current state of public and private debt markets

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                  • Private credit: Everything old is new again

                    How do credit markets diversify and potentially smooth out returns in a portfolio? John Popp and Chris Kempton from UBS Credit Investments Group (CIG) discuss the latest market developments, opportunities, and more.

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                  • Filling the void

                    A brief history (and future) of lending disruption

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                  • The compelling case for private credit: watch the webinar

                    Why private credit solutions are well suited to the current environment

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                  • Alternative investments: Asset allocation strategies in a changing environment

                    Highlights from the “An asset allocation solution for public and private markets” session at the Asia Investment Conference 2024

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                  • Infrastructure debt in a sweet spot for 2024

                    Attractive risk-adjusted returns during uncertain times

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                  • Infrastructure Debt in 2024: watch the webinar

                    Where does the sweet spot for infrastructure debt in 2024 lie? Watch the webinar to find out

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                  • Infrastructure Investor

                    Flight to quality over quantity

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                  • The disintermediation of lending

                    Private debt shines bright

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                  • Unveiling niche opportunities in private credit

                    Most private credit managers focus on extending loans to upper and middle market companies owned by large private equity sponsors.

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                  • Private credit: The growth story in direct lending continues

                    Assets are up and activity abounds in the upper, middle and lower markets.

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