In this session we took a look at the component parts of an ESG framework and instrument rating. We looked at how loans with a strong ESG framework from corporate entities in some sectors may achieve lower ESG instrument ratings than conventional loans from ESG ‘pure players’, and how Sustainable Fitch’s ESG analysis framework looked beyond labelling to ESG fundamentals. Presented by Andrew Steel, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Fitch Ratings and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel, EVP Public Policy, LSTA. Presentation and Replay Now Available to LSTA Members.

Members joined us for a discussion with Latham & Watkins LLP partners on cybersecurity. Our expert panelists covered the current state of play in all things cyber, the modern cybersecurity landscape, escalating regulatory environment and costs, risks to capital raising and diligencing and mitigating the risk. Presented by Robert Blamires, Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP, Antony “Tony” Kim, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, Jane Summers, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP and Bridget Marsh – Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, LSTA. Presentation and replay now available to Members.

This webinar followed the webinar given on September 9th. The panelists started with the discussion of money and continue with chattel paper, negotiable instruments, payment systems, miscellaneous amendments and conclude with an overview of what is next for the ALI/ULC project. Presented by Thomas J. Buiteweg, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP, Charles W. Mooney, Jr., Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Professor of Law Emeritus University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Edwin E. Smith, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Steven O. Weise, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

In this webcast we discussed the decision in Trimark, and did a deep dive on several emerging provisions in credit documentation which, appear designed to limit or delay lender remedies. Presented by Linda Filardi, Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Capital One Bank, Jason Kyrwood, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Brian Resnick, Partner, Restructuring Group, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Kenneth J. Steinberg, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Presentation now available to LSTA Members.

This webinar, the second in our series on ESG and credit ratings, examined: How Moody’s identifies material ESG risk, a comparison of ESG scores for highly exposed sectors, the relationship between ESG risk exposure and the credit rating and a look ahead to emerging ESG and credit risks. Presented by Brendan Sheehan, VP, Senior Credit Officer, ESG, Moody’s Investors Service and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel, EVP Public Policy, LSTA. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

On October 12th ISDA hosted a webinar together with the LSTA, LMA and Linklaters covering the RFR-related provisions in ISDA’s documentation, as well as how counterparties can hedge RFR-linked loans.