An important trend discussed at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference was the integration of private credit into retail investor portfolios.  Assuming certain regulatory challenges can be overcome, this development would expand offering opportunities for retail investors.  Speakers highlighted the rapid expansion of the private credit market, which is projected to grow to $2.3 trillion

In recent years, private non-bank lending to private equity-owned, small- and middle-market companies has increased significantly.  According to a report from the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) detailing data from a recent survey, the U.S. private corporate credit market now exceeds $1.5 trillion and is expected to continue to grow while incurring modest amounts