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Private Credit Risks Rising | Winnipeg News
Private credit is booming — and the Bank of Canada is watching closely. This fast-growing finance sector, fueled by big investment firms, insurers, and pension funds, offers flexible loans to businesses that traditional banks overlook. With $500 billion in Canadian-linked activity — mostly south of the border — it’s become a key funding source since the 2008 crisis. But risks loom: opaque deals, lax standards, and recent U.S. bankruptcies have exposed vulnerabilities. Canadian investors are already feeling the ripple effects, with real estate funds halting payouts. While regulators say…
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