Apollo’s Zito Sees 'Tremendous' Amount of M&A in 2020-21

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on lending practices, highlighting the financial opportunities that arose during the pandemic. It covers the growth of the direct lending market and future trends in M&A, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors. The discussion also touches on the need for regulation in shadow banking and the dynamics between traditional banks and private lenders.

What were the significant challenges faced by firms during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What role did relationships with companies play in the firm's lending strategy during the pandemic?

How much money did the firm put to work during the peak of the market activity in March and April 2020?

What was the significance of the partnership with Mubadala during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A landscape as mentioned in the text.

What sectors are expected to see real demand for M&A according to the speaker?

How does the speaker view the future of direct lending in relation to traditional banking?