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The Lending Continuum Podcast Series – Episode 5
Join us for the fifth episode, where we examine the fundamental drivers of BDC performance with Raymond James' specialty finance analyst Robert Dodd.
  • Analysis & Data, Policy & Advocacy, Lending Continuum Podcast
The Lending Continuum Podcast Series – Episode 4
Join us for the fourth episode, where we speak with a former Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs administrator about how the second Trump administration is reshaping financial regulation.
  • Analysis & Data, Policy & Advocacy, Lending Continuum Podcast
The Lending Continuum Podcast Series – Episode 3
Join us for the third episode of our industry trend podcast, where we’ll share insights on capital solutions and their place in a multi-strategy private credit platform.
  • Analysis & Data, Policy & Advocacy, Lending Continuum Podcast
The Lending Continuum Podcast Series – Episode 2
Join us for the second episode of our industry trend podcast, where we’ll share insights on private credit CLOs and the broader fund finance market.
  • Analysis & Data, Policy & Advocacy, Lending Continuum Podcast
The Lending Continuum Podcast Series
This series unpacks critical trends shaping the corporate loan market. Episodes feature insights from industry experts, providing in-depth discussions on emerging issues, regulatory shifts, and innovative financing structures.
  • Lending Continuum Podcast, Analysis & Data, Policy & Advocacy
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Recent publications/releases

Senior Loan Officer Opinion (SLOO) Survey: 2Q26 Review
Banks left C&I standards unchanged in 2Q26 but eased key loan terms, even as standards for NDFI lending stayed notably tighter.
  • Policy & Advocacy
Regulatory Tracker
A centralized tool for members to track proposed rulemakings, consultations, and key regulatory milestones.
  • Policy & Advocacy, LSTA Regulatory Tracker
LSTA Response to 2026 Form PF Proposal
The LSTA responds to the 2026 Form PF Amendment Proposal, supporting efforts to refocus the form on systemic‑risk monitoring.
  • Policy & Advocacy, Comment letters and papers
Joint Trade Association Response to 2026 Form PF Proposal
Five trade associations, including the LSTA, filed a joint comment letter to the SEC and CFTC on private credit.
  • Policy & Advocacy, Comment letters and papers
Comment Letter: Advocacy for Commercial Exemption from FDPA Mandatory Purchase Requirements
The comment letter supports exempting mid‑ to large‑sized commercial property borrowers from FDPA mandatory purchase requirements.
  • Policy & Advocacy, Comment letters and papers
Comment Letter: NAIC RBC Proposal 2026-12-IRE – CLO Factor
ACC and LSTA urge NAIC to implement BSL CLO capital factors in 2026, defer MM CLOs and CDOs, and delay the PAF framework pending further analysis.
  • Policy & Advocacy, Comment letters and papers
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Key subject matter experts

Andrew Berlin

Vice President and Director of Policy Research

Elliot Ganz

Head of Advocacy

Tess Virmani

General Counsel and EVP/Head of Policy

Elizabeth Yazgi

Assistant General Counsel
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