The Situation in Ukraine: Implications for the Loan Market and the Global Economy

February 18, 2022
Webcast Only. Link to Webcast in Event Confirmation
The security situation in Ukraine evolves by the day – if not the hour. Any escalation in conflict will have profound effects not only on those doing business in Ukraine and Russia but throughout Europe and the world. Members joined the LSTA’s Bridget Marsh and geopolitical risk advisor David Chmiel for this webinar. David assessed the current state of affairs in the region and considered potential policy responses by the US and its allies that will impact both the loan market and the global economy. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law – February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022
A presentation of recent decisions of interest to the lending community, including decisions on third-party releases (Purdue Pharma, Ascena, Le Centre, Markland), make-wholes (Hertz), disclosure requirement (Alix v. McKinsey), and attorneys (Golden Fleece Beverages, Summit Financial). Presented by Richard Levin, Partner at Jenner & Block and Elliot Ganz, General Counsel & Co-Head of Public Policy of the LSTA. Presentation, Replay and Additional Material available to LSTA Members.

It’s SOFR World! How Are CLOs and Loans Faring?

February 4, 2022
One month into SOFR Loan & CLO Origination, the Loan Syndications & Trading Association (LSTA), DealCatalyst and the Investment Management Due Diligence Association (IMDDA) invite you to hear from market experts Tal Reback, Director, KKR; Edwin Wilches, Managing Director,  Co-head Securitized Products, PGIM and Meredith Coffey, Executive Vice President, LSTA, on the strategies for success in the new paradigm.

Getting Under the Hood of CME Term SOFR: Understanding How It Works

February 3, 2022
Webcast Only. Webcast Details Can Be Found in Event Confirmation
The LSTA hosted CME Group in a discussion of exactly how CME Term SOFR was built, how it works, its robustness and contingency planning. Presented by Meredith Coffey, EVP, Head of Research, Co-Head of Public Policy, LSTA, Gavin Lee, CEO of CME Group Benchmark Admin Limited, CME Group, Mark Rogerson, ED, EMEA Head of Interest Rate Products, CME Group and Tess Virmani, EVP, Associate General Counsel, Head of ESG, LSTA. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

Conflicts of Interest: A Practical Roadmap

December 16, 2021
Webcast Only
This program explored basic conflicts of interest rules, including: the general prohibition on adversity to current clients; the definition of “client” for conflicts purposes (including corporations, associations, estates and others). Presented by Thomas E. Spahn, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

The Year Ahead in Geopolitics: An Analysis of US and World Events and What They Mean for the Loan Market

December 15, 2021
Webcast Only
What can we expect in 2022? Geopolitical analyst and advisor David Chmiel provided an overview of key challenges confronting the loan market and the global economy as we look forward 2022. Members joined us for a thought-provoking and wide-ranging discussion. Presentation and Replay now available to LSTA Members.

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