April 8, 2026

Talking Private Credit With Phil Huber of Cliffwater

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Today, Doug and Greg speak with Phil Huber, the Head of Portfolio Solutions at Cliffwater. In this timely discussion, they’ll touch on the evolution, current state, and future outlook of private credit, including its origins, growth, and how it compares to other asset classes.



Key Takeaways

  • [00:17] - Introduction to private credit and Phil Huber

  • [10:18] - Why has there been so much growth in private credit?

  • [14:13] - Understanding liquidity/redemption and the AI impact

  • [32:10] - Private credit fundamentals & the Cliffwater Direct Lending Index

  • [41:19] - Business development corporations



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