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About the event

AFME’s European High Yield and Private Credit Conference is returning to London in October 2025. The conference
will bring together the leading names in the European High Yield, Leveraged Loan and Private Credit/
Direct Lending markets, providing topical and invaluable discussions, and an opportunity to network.

To build on AFME’s successes with the launch of the recalibrated forum last year, the flagship event
will continue to focus on high yield bonds and leveraged loans, but also place a greater emphasis on
the coverage of the sizable European Private Credit market. This is in recognition of the importance of
all three markets to UK and EU corporates, recent rapid growth and increased regulatory attention on
this market. The conference content will comprehensively cover key areas of interest for arrangers/
underwriters, corporates, investors, law firms, ratings agencies, data providers and other market
participants.

Early Bird Registration fees (ends 13.06.2025):
AFME member: £459+ VAT
Non member: £699 + VAT

Regular Registration fees:
AFME member: £699 + VAT
Non member: £939 + VAT

Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time

Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group booking.

Complimentary subject to verification:
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Press: promo code PRESS

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0) 20 3828 2674

Who attends?

  • Institutional investors
  • Corporate issuers
  • Leveraged finance bankers
  • Lawyers
  • Bankers
  • European regulators and policy makers
  • Technology solutions providers
  • Rating agencies
  • Press

Why attend?

  • Meet 150+ senior level attendees
  • Build contacts in four hours dedicated to networking
  • Hear from 35+ industry expert speakers
  • Join the debate in six hours of content designed and driven by market participants
  • Showcase solutions at the event exhibition space

Registration enquiries

For registration enquiries, please contact Events on [email protected] for assistance.

Agenda

08:00
Registration and refreshments
08:30
Panel discussion: Breakfast briefing
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09:00
Registration continued
09:15
Opening Remarks
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09:30
Keynote Address
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10:00
Panel discussion: The Rise of Private Credit and its Impact on HY, Lending and Investors
  • Convergence in BSL CLOs and MM CLOs (technical / structures)
  • Evolution of investor base
  • A tool to finance the real economy
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10:45
Panel discussion: Heads of Leveraged Finance: State of the Market
  • Recap of HY bond and leveraged loan market performance in 2025
  • Leveraged finance drivers and trends across Europe
  • Effects of competition from other financing sources
  • Predictions for 2026
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11:30
Networking Break
12:00
Keynote Address
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12:30
Panel discussion: TBD
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14:15
Panel discussion: Investor and Market Roundtable
  • Approaches to investment decisions, portfolio diversification and risk mitigation in Europe
  • Commercial differences and considerations for HY bonds, leveraged loans and private debt
  • Investor concerns and considerations
  • Covenants and other flexibility across financing structures
  • Assessing liquidity; role of secondary market / potential investor pool
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14:45
Panel discussion: Issuer Considerations
  • Current market dynamics and structure
  • Pros and Cons of different financing structures
  • Alternative forms of finance
  • Timing the market and challenges for first time issuers
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15:15
Panel discussion: What’s next: The future of European Leveraged Finance Deal Structures
  • Disclosure and Reporting
  • Sustainable finance disclosure and reporting
  • Predictions of future market trends
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15:45
Fireside Chat
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16:15
Closing Remarks
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16:30
Networking Drinks Reception