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title: "Goldman Sachs' Bantwal disputes private credit distress narrative"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286226795.md"
description: "Goldman Sachs' Vivek Bantwal disputes the narrative of distress in private credit, stating that data indicates modest defaults and non-accruals. However, MSCI reports that over 10% of loans have been marked down by at least half, particularly affecting smaller funds. Regulators are raising concerns about increasing bank exposure and the opaque structures within this rapidly growing but untested market."
datetime: "2026-05-13T08:55:18.000Z"
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# Goldman Sachs' Bantwal disputes private credit distress narrative

Goldman challenges narrative: Vivek Bantwal says private credit data shows modest defaults and non-accruals, countering alarmist headlines. MSCI flags distress: New data shows over 10% of loans marked down by at least half, with smaller funds hit hardest. Systemic risk debate: Regulators warn of growing bank exposure and opaque structures in a rapidly expanding but untested market.

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