CLO managers – Consolidation and new entrants shaping the market

scheduleApril 21st, 2026, 12.30 BST

Hiring and Investor Expectations for Debut Managers

The panel discusses what investors prioritise when assessing a debut CLO manager. Paul Roos argues that a well-known portfolio manager is not strictly necessary, but someone with structured credit and capital markets relationships is essential. Billy Cole adds that investors focus on team expertise, European market presence, and demonstrated equity capital commitment to support pipeline visibility.

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