In this episode of the Lighthouse Canton IDEAs Podcast, we explore how major institutional investors are accessing Asia's rapidly expanding private credit markets from an institutional capital deployment perspective.
We speak to Won-Ki Kim, Executive Director, Head of Global Institutional Sales at Lighthouse Canton, and Kijung Kwon, Managing Director & CEO of NH Absolute Return Partners, the Singapore-based investment arm of Korea's NH Group. Both bring extensive experience from global investment banks and major pension funds, offering unique insights into how international institutional capital navigates complex Asian markets. Together, they share perspectives on Singapore's role as the regional platform for institutional investors, the structural drivers behind Asian private credit growth, and how institutional investors combine global governance with local deal flow access for sustainable returns.
Key Discussion Points include:
- Singapore as a hub: An institutional gateway to Asian private credit markets
- Asia’s private credit landscape: India, South East Asia & North Asia - market dynamics & opportunities
- Spotlight on India: Examining India’s macroeconomic factors, regulatory landscape and sectors for investment
- Cross-border partnership models: The critical role of local partnerships for international institutional investors
Our experts discuss why Asian private credit AUM has grown at 19.5% CAGR, nearly double the global average, and remains in early-stage development with higher spreads and less competition than mature Western markets. The conversation explores how institutional investors from major financial institutions deploy capital across India and Southeast Asia while navigating regulatory frameworks, currency considerations, and the essential requirement for trusted local partners who combine regional expertise with global standards.
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