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US regulators, in unusual move, raise concerns about new private credit ETF

The article from Reuters discusses concerns raised by U.S. regulators regarding a new private credit exchange-traded fund (ETF) set to launch in 2025. The ETF, managed by BlackRock, aims to provide retail investors access to private credit markets, which are typically dominated by institutional investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed worries about the liquidity and valuation of the underlying assets in private credit funds, which could pose risks to retail investors. These concerns stem from the inherent opacity and complexity of private credit investments, where loans are often not traded on public exchanges, making their valuation and the fund's liquidity management challenging. The SEC's caution is part of a broader scrutiny on how private credit funds operate, especially in light of potential market stress scenarios where liquidity could dry up. This regulatory attention underscores the tension between expanding investment opportunities for retail investors and ensuring their protection in less transparent market segments.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/us-regulators-unusual-move-raise-concerns-about-new-private-credit-etf-2025-02-28/ ]