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E55 - Separating Signal from Noise in Direct Lending with David Robbins of StepStone

E55 - Separating Signal from Noise in Direct Lending with David Robbins of StepStone

The Credit Clubhouse
34 min
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This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Introducing David Robbins and StepStone Group's Role 02:44 - Separating Signal from Noise in Private Credit Headlines 05:10 - Why Private Credit's Growth Attracts Scrutiny 07:27 - The Push for Retail Access to Private Markets 10:13 - Assessing Risk and Volatility in Private Credit 13:31 - How Asset Managers Address Private Credit Critiques 16:31 - Diversifying Beyond Sector in Private Credit Portfolios 21:12 - Distinguishing Macro Trends from Media Sensationalism 25:22 - The Critical Role of Education in Private Markets 29:59 - David Robbins' Personal Insights and Predictions 32:31 - Closing Remarks and Deal Catalyst Information David Robbins, Director, StepStone Group - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidarobbins1/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast