It’s pointless guessing when the benign credit cycle will end, according to those on stage at our New York Forum – but it’s imperative to be prepared.

The former leader of the Obama administration's auto industry restructuring talks to sister publication PDI about his fears for the economy and credit markets.

The market currently shares many of the characteristics seen in the lead-up to the 2007-08 crisis. But is private equity better prepared for a future downturn this time around?