
Strong Private Credit Underwriting Begins with Defense, Part 1
Steve Kuppenheimer, Head of Private Investments, explains how experienced lenders price risk, evaluate borrowers, and prioritize downside protection in today's private credit market.

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Rob Lee
ordained minister, social worker, psychic · Newcastle United
3 appearances on this show
John Hardy
board-certified addiction medicine specialist · RSL Tasmania
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Howard
Portfolio Manager · Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Juli Van Hook
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Steve Kuppenheimer
Lord Abbett
2 appearances on this show
Jonathan Pearl
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Steve Rocco
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Thomas O’Halloran
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Dan Solender
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Matt DeCicco
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Matthias Knerr
Lord Abbett
1 appearance on this show
Vince Lu
Lord Abbett
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