Wharton Club Of DC

WAMM: Navigating Private Credit: Tools for Today’s Market 10/7

Discover how private credit is reshaping the investment landscape and what every investor needs to know to navigate this fast-growing asset class. Wharton Club members & guests are invited!

Navigating Private Credit: Tools for Today’s Market
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM (ET)

Brian Crabb Managing Director Golub Capital

Dan Kaminski, CFA Managing Director Golub Capital

Pascal Farahmand Senior Investment Officer IMF

Location:
The National Press Club
529 14th Street NW - 13th Floor
The Zenger Room
Washington, DC 20045

Time:
Reception will begin at 6:00 PM
Panel discussion will begin at 6:30 PM

Once a niche corner of the credit markets, private credit has grown rapidly to nearly the same size as the public high-yield bond market and more than half the scale of bank commercial and industrial lending. Yet, it still accounts for only about 9% of total corporate borrowing, suggesting significant room for expansion and evolution.

This session will provide investors with a clear understanding of the fundamentals driving private credit, its role within a diversified portfolio, and the opportunities and risks that come with this growing asset class. Our panel of experts will break down the mechanics of private credit, explore market trends, and share practical insights to help investors navigate this increasingly important segment of the capital markets.

• Brian Crabb joined Golub Capital in 2012 and is a Managing Director on the Direct Lending team. He is responsible for originating, underwriting, executing and monitoring investments for the firm.
   
• Dan Kaminski, CFA joined Golub Capital in 2022 and is a Managing Director in the Global Investor Solutions group. He is responsible for managing existing and new client relationships across all investment offerings for the firm.

The panel will be moderated by Pascal Farahmand, a Senior Investment Officer in the Investment Unit of the IMF. Please note that the Chatham House Rule applies – neither the comments of the speaker nor those of other participants are for attribution.

Please register at wammdc.org by 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The event is free for WAMM members and non-members. Please try to register early, as the space is limited!

Access Instructions for the National Press Club: Enter the National Press Building through the Main Entrance on the 14th Street, just south of the corner of 14th & F Streets. Take any of the six brass elevators in the main lobby up to the 13th Floor. The National Press Club is a secure facility, and all guests must scan the event's QR Access Code to pass through the security gates at the entrance to the facility. The QR Access Code will be send to all who RSVP for the event in a separate email.

Walking directions to the National Press Club: Take the Red, Blue, Orange or Silver line. Exit at the Metro Center station. Take the 13th Street exit, take escalator to the 13th Street; you should be at the corner of 13th and G Streets. Walk one block south to F Street. Turn right (West) and walk one block to 14th Street. Turn left and walk downhill to the National Press Building lobby.

Parking: For guaranteed parking reservations, the National Press Club recommend booking your parking spot through SpotHero at The National Press Club SpotHero Parking Page. Valet parking is available at the JW Marriott hotel (next to the Press Club) or the Willard Hotel (across the street from the Press Club). Attendees are also welcome to look for street parking.