

Another Fine Mezz
George Smith, Tom Hall
A podcast about the global securitization markets from GlobalCapital
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 23, 2025 • 18min
A baker's dozen of loan types
George Smith talks to Tom Hall about tight spreads in the European ABS market and KKR's blockbuster acquisition of NewDay's credit card book.

Sep 16, 2025 • 25min
The Santander show
Tom Hall talks to George Smith about the lively and Santander-dominated European ABS primary market, before discussing the bankruptcy of US ABS issuer Tricolor with Chad Van Estrop

Sep 11, 2025 • 17min
Form an orderly queue
George Smith and Tom Hall discuss the return of UK auto ABS and the serene progress of the other deals in the public markets

Aug 5, 2025 • 19min
Float like a butterfly
George Smith and Tom Hall discuss why CLO and loan prices are out of sync and some troubles for CMBS, before a chat with US MBS reporter Nick Conforti on an unusual floating rate US MBS tranche

Jul 30, 2025 • 18min
Burrito-backed bonds?
In a regulation heavy episode of Another Fine Mezz, George Smith and Tom Hall discuss the FCA’s decision to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later and the EU’s proposed changes to Solvency II

Jul 22, 2025 • 19min
A Strong and Simple capital framework
George Smith and Tom Hall discuss a flood of CLOs, a trickle of ABS, the UK's new bank capital rules and why banks are more interested in forward flows

Jul 15, 2025 • 19min
Securitizing from Warsaw to Rome
George Smith and Tom Hall discuss the thriving Polish securitization market, developments in the Italian NPL market and take a trip down memory lane

Jul 8, 2025 • 18min
Football, fermentation and financing
Dive into a fascinating discussion on a landmark wine and spirits deal and the excitement of busy public markets. Delve into the complexities of financing football stadiums, with case studies revealing the financial pressures clubs face. Explore investment trends, the challenges of accessing AAA-rated assets, and how regulations impact the market. The episode also highlights innovative securitization practices, including the unique challenges of financing wine collections and the evolution of music royalty investments.

Jul 2, 2025 • 19min
I'll believe it when I C(MBS) it
George Smith and Tom Hall discuss a pair of CMBS deals and whether you can trade an SRT

Jun 26, 2025 • 15min
Prepare for a test of resilience
George Smith and Tom Hall break down everything you need to know about the European Commission's proposals on capital requirements, LCR and securitization regulation


