Apollo in the Media
June 05, 2025
Jim Zelter Cuts Through the Noise on Private Markets at SuperReturn
The interview originally took place on June 4, 2025 at SuperReturn.
Jim Zelter cuts through the noise on private markets — challenging outdated perceptions, unpacking credit market trends, and outlining why Apollo is focused on long-duration, predominantly investment-grade credit.
“Private credit is a much broader ocean of opportunities.”
Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management
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