But as this asset class balloons, financial experts warn that opacity breeds risk, especially with regard to the $1 trillion-$3 trillion chunk of the asset class known as private credit. Public markets offer transparency, governance, and liquidity; private firms, by contrast, often avoid periodic reporting and undergo less rigorous oversight. This lack of visibility can mask financial and governance hazards, with analysts urging investors not to overlook the pitfalls in their quest for returns.​For investor ...