Private debt in APAC is nascent but expanding, as tighter bank lending conditions lead to increased demand for capital from companies. APAC-based private debt AUM stands at $78bn as of December 2021, and has grown at an average rate of 29% over the past five years, faster than the global average AUM growth rate for private debt of 17% over the same period. Still, APAC-based AUM constitute just 6% of the global total, indicating that there is plenty of room for growth.

This report looks at APAC's private debt industry with a focus on Japan, Korea, and Australia, which are developed economies with relatively mature buyout markets. Private debt has been thriving in the commercial real estate space and leveraged buyouts and mezzanine debt is becoming a popular strategy too. Read our report for detailed insights, data points, and league tables.

For a closer look into private debt in South Korea, Japan and Australia, read our latest report: Preqin Territory Guide: Private Debt in APAC 2022 (China, India, and ASEAN)

Charts included in this report: 

• APAC-based private debt AUM, by country
• APAC-based private debt investor and fund manager data
• Largest private debt funds closed in Japan, South Korea, and Australia
• Largest private debt funds in market in Japan, South Korea, and Australia