Eurozone Private Credit Is Reshaping Corporate Lending

The European Economy Podcast with Fexingo: ECB, Eurozone, and Continental Markets · Jul 23, 2026 · 6m · transcript

Lucas and Luna examine how private credit has grown from a niche funding source into a mainstream alternative to bank loans in the Eurozone. They discuss the surge in direct lending funds, the types of companies turning to private credit—mid-market firms and leveraged buyouts—and the regulatory gaps that allow this market to flourish. With traditional banks tightening lending standards and Basel III endgame rules looming, private credit offers speed and flexibility but less transparency. The hosts reference a recent report showing private credit assets under management in Europe hit a record…