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Direct Lending

Comprehensive access to loan origination opportunities

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Who we are

USD 2.3bn in Assets under Management

Direct lending has experienced significant growth since the wake of the financial crisis to become a key source of capital for leveraged loans, as many banks retrenched from the market due to increased regulation and more stringent capital requirements.

Direct lending provides potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns, portfolio diversification benefits, and low mark to market volatility when compared to the broader credit market.

Source: HSBC AM, as of 30th June 2025.


Partnership with HSBC bank

Partnership with HSBC bank

HSBC bank has a well-established proprietary origination platform across the UK and Europe

Full access to loan origination opportunities provides clients with accelerated deployment and enhanced credit selectivity

Distinct gap in the market

Distinct gap in the market

Most direct lending fundraising has been with stretched senior and unitranche-focused strategies, whilst the lower risk 'Senior' segment is comparatively underserved

We focus on the lower risk mid-market, which represents the original investment thesis of direct lending in Europe

Disciplined underwriting process

Disciplined underwriting process

Investing at pace in lower risk loans with potentially attractive pricing

Focus on defensive, differentiated, and potentially high growth business models that we believe will be well positioned through the credit cycle

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HSBC Asset Management Alternatives brings decades of experience in alternatives investing to clients. Our platform combines global reach with local insights, helping clients access a world of opportunities. We're proud to offer alternative credit solutions making the most of the strengths of HSBC's network, opportunities in Asia based on our long heritage, and investment strategies that can help finance the transition to net zero."
Tom Green
Head of Direct Lending, UK and Europe

Leadership

Scott McClurg
Scott McClurg
Head of Private
Credit
Tom Boden
Tom Boden
Investment Director
Tom Green
Tom Green
Head of Direct Lending
UK & Europe
Steve Hewes
Steve Hewes
Head of Portfolio
Barry Mackay
Barry Mackay
Head of New Investment
Laura Repko
Laura Repko
Investment Director
Will Giardini
Will Giardini
Investment Director

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