Family Offices Pile Into Asia Private Credit as Issuance Forecast Jumps

Family offices in Hong Kong and Singapore are ramping up allocations to Asia private credit as flexible financing and higher yields draw investors into a market expected to accelerate in 2026, executives and rating analysts said.

SC Lowy CEO Michel Lowy forecast a new multi-year allocation cycle into Asia, with growth outpacing other regions as private lenders fill gaps left by constrained banks, particularly in real estate, data centres and energy transition.

Moody’s Ratings managing director Sally Yim said demand is rising in Australia, Japan and India, and could broaden across Southeast Asia.

An Alternative Credit Council report projects APAC private credit issuance rising to USD92bn by 2027 from USD59bn in 2024, reinforcing the case for Asia private credit.