Surveys consistently show that geopolitical risk is perceived as one of the principal sources of disruption to the current loan market. So, what can we expect for 2026? Geopolitical analyst and advisor David Chmiel returned to provide his annual overview of the key international challenges to the loan market and the global economy....
The LSTA congratulates our own Bridget Marsh on receiving the distinguished 2025 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards. Ceremony was held at the ABA Annual Meeting ~ Toronto, ON on August 10, 2025....
Panelists discussed this year’s volatile market conditions and the shifting economic outlook, with a focus on the broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market. Discussion topics will include loan documentation, signs of stress in portfolios, sectors facing increased risk, and the current default landscape—including liability management transactions (LMTs) and their effect on recoveries. Panelists also share their...
Panelists discussed this year’s volatile market conditions and the shifting economic outlook, with a focus on the broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market. Discussion topics will include loan documentation, signs of stress in portfolios, sectors facing increased risk, and the current default landscape—including liability management transactions (LMTs) and their effect on recoveries. Panelists also share their...
Panelists discussed this year’s volatile market conditions and the shifting economic outlook, with a focus on the broadly syndicated loan (BSL) market.
Our speakers analyzed the secondary loan market, liquidity, and settlement times – with a concentration on the recent spike in volatility and the subsequent record levels of secondary volume. Then the conversation shifted over to settlement mechanics, as they examine credit agreement transfer provisions, primary allocation and secondary trade confirms, Standard Terms & Conditions and...
Our speakers analyzed the secondary loan market, liquidity, and settlement times – with a concentration on the recent spike in volatility and the subsequent record levels of secondary volume. Then the conversation shifted over to settlement mechanics, as they examine credit agreement transfer provisions, primary allocation and secondary trade confirms, Standard Terms & Conditions and...
This session examined the who, what, why and how of private corporate credit which now accounts for more than $1.5 trillion of corporate lending. Market participants will leave this webinar with a sound understanding of private corporate credit, why it is an attractive option for certain borrowers, and why growth is expected to continue. Panelists...
The second week of the LSTA University Summer Series drew to a close on July 17th. The second week started with LSTA’s Andrew Berlin, Elliot Ganz, and Tess Virmani who were joined by Federal Hall Policy Advisors, Chris Matthiesen and Doug Nappi, sharing their insights on regulation and how it impacts the corporate loan market....
This session provided a foundational understanding of the asset class, covering key market participants, securitization mechanics, the CLO lifecycle and typical CLO structures and protections. Panelists included: Andrew Berlin, Vice President, Director of Policy Research, LSTA; Anusha Joly, Managing Director, Head of CLO Originations and SPG Syndicate, SMBC; Paul St. Lawrence, Partner, Morgan, Lewis &...
This session provided a foundational understanding of the asset class, covering key market participants, securitization mechanics, the CLO lifecycle and typical CLO structures and protections. Panelists included: Andrew Berlin, Vice President, Director of Policy Research, LSTA; Anusha Joly, Managing Director, Head of CLO Originations and SPG Syndicate, SMBC; Paul St. Lawrence, Partner, Morgan, Lewis &...
