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AB’s thought leaders have been actively engaged in key industry conversations across Asia in recent weeks. At the @Private Debt Investor APAC Forum in Singapore, @Brent Humphries. President and Founding Member of AB Private Credit Investors, shared perspectives on middle-market direct lending trends. The discussion with other panelists highlighted how disciplined structuring, flexible solutions, and lending approaches such as unitranche financing, NAV lending, and covenant-light structures are unlocking value while effectively managing liquidity. Meanwhile in Hong Kong, @Gary Zhu, Deputy CIO of Insurance, participated in a fireside chat hosted by @Asia Insurance Risk, focusing on the shifting insurance investment landscape. The conversation explored how market volatility, regulatory developments, private market opportunities, and the growing influence of AI are shaping portfolio strategies. Across both conferences, a consistent message emerged: navigating today’s environment demands agility, innovation, and deep expertise to deliver resilient, risk-adjusted outcomes. #ABInsights #ABASIA #PDIAPAC #PDIAPAC2026 #InsuranceAssetRisk #IARASIA26