By Joanne McEnteggart, Global Head of Debt, Capital Markets and Corporate
The global collateralised loan obligation (CLO) market – once tarred by association with the 2008 financial crisis – has proven far more resilient than most expected. Investor appetite is surging, with total global market value reaching $1.4 trillion in April 2025, according to Bank of America data. The market has nearly doubled in size since 2018, making CLOs one of the fastest-growing areas of structured finance.
As I shared with Laura Purkess from Alternative Credit Investor, CLOs have been delivering consistent returns through diversification and dynamic portfolio oversight. Yet with investor appetite surging and new products opening the market to a broader base, there’s a question mark over whether retail investors truly understand the risks they’re taking on. Transparency and strong administration will be critical to ensuring this growth is sustainable.
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Investor appetite for CLOs “surging”
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