Part One of this webcast was held on June 30th. Given the number of attendees, the positive response to the session, and the questions asked, we have organized for a short 30 minutes Part Two to wrap up the discussion and address the questions that were submitted by attendees. This webinar will again be open […]

The LSTA and LMA and other expert panelists discussed how loan transferability issues arise in both the US and EMEA loan markets and how they are impacting liquidity in the different markets. After briefly outlining the LSTA’s DQ structure, they discussed the strategies used in the different jurisdictions, including DQ lists and whitelists and the increased use of both lists, minimum holds and caps, agent and borrower/sponsor consents, and how they are being applied to participations / sub-participations and credit default swaps. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

Energy and finance professionals from Haynes and Boone, LLP and Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets business discussed the latest trends in oil and gas. Presented by Walt Chancellor, Global Energy Strategist, Macquarie Group, Vikas Dwivedi, Global Oil & Gas Economist, Macquarie Group, Nicole Jasper, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Group, Chris Rutherford, Managing Director Macquarie Group and Jeff Nichols, Partner and Co-Chair of Energy Practice Group, Haynes and Boone, LLP Moderator. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.

Members joined us for a timely webinar that explored how corporate priorities are being reshaped by the new Trump administration’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as the corresponding rise in anti-DEI sentiments and shareholder activism. As companies face increasing pressures to scale back DEI initiatives, this session provided actionable strategies to help organizations maintain inclusive workplaces while navigating heightened scrutiny and balancing global considerations. Presented by Samita Ali-Khan, Partner at Foley Hoag. Presentation and replay available to LSTA Members.

Two years ago, we hosted a webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enacted by Congress as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. We learned that the CTA’s goal was to reveal the true owners of opaque legal entities used to launder money. So what has changed? Our expert panelist had agreed to return and let us know if there is anything left for us to do, and if so, what that is and who must still comply. Presented by Daniel P. Stipano, Head of AML/CFT Financial Institutions, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Presentation and replay now available to LSTA Members.

Our panel of experts discussed the state of LMEs: Where are the documentation trends? What are the implications of the Serta and Mitel decisions for Uptiers and other LMEs? What is the state of equitable mootness” after Serta?”; What are the implications of Serta’s excise of lender indemnities? Presentation and replay now available for our members.

Experts from Alston & Bird and in-house counsel at JPMorgan advising the Credit Trading Desk presented (i) the evolution, fundamentals, use, and ever-evolving nature of cooperation agreements by lenders within stressed/distressed credit facilities and (ii) certain related ancillary matters.  Presented by Stephen Blank, Partner, Alston & Bird – New York, Matthew D. Kent, Partner and Co-chair of the Antitrust Team, Alston & Bird – Atlanta, Jennifer Kotzen, Vice President, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Ken Rothenberg, Partner & Chair – Distressed Debt & Claims Trading Team, Alston & Bird – New York. Presentation and replay are now available for LSTA Members.

Experts from KBRA and KRBA DLD discussed: Private corporate credit outlook for 2025, Competitive deal terms for nonbanks beyond pricing, Middle market loan performance, The resilience of private credit feeder notes and leverage facilities, The resilience of BDC ratings and prospects for 2025, New pathways for rated product exposure to direct lending strategies and New private credit strategies. Presented by William Cox, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate, Financial and Government, Ratings, KBRA, Kelly Thompson, Founder & Editor, KBRA DLD and Andrew Berlin, Vice President, Director of Policy Research, LSTA, Inc. - Intro. Presentation and replay now available for LSTA Members.