Another Fine Mezz

George Smith and Tom Hall discuss all the action in a European securitization primary market that is becoming a little more adventurous across all sectors.

Frank Jackman, a covered bond editor at Global Capital, joins to discuss Paragon Bank's innovative buy-to-let covered bond. He sheds light on the shift from traditional RMBS to covered bonds, emphasizing the pricing dynamics and security benefits. The conversation also dives into the evolving Italian collateral market, highlighting investor interest and bridging loan popularity. Additionally, they explore contrasting loan structures between the US and UK, and the complexities of capital management in finance, revealing fascinating insights into market trends.

George Smith and Tom Hall discuss the recent run of ABS debuts, the ECB's plans to fast-track SRT approvals and bumper CLO fundraising

George Smith and Tom Hall discuss why ESMA’s consultation misses the mark, how another sponsors boosts CMBS, and whether euro CLO spreads are about to hit their floor

Michael Bright, CEO of the Structured Finance Association and organizer of the SF Vegas conference, shares his adventures in Las Vegas, including a morning trail run and a quest for real tacos. He discusses the logistics of large-scale conference planning and the unique challenges posed by the vibrant city. The conversation dives into the growth and regulatory dynamics in the structural finance sector, highlighting U.S. and European market differences. Plus, a sneak peek at intriguing ideas connecting quantum mechanics with finance promises an intellectually stimulating experience.

Mudasar Chaudhry, head of European structured finance research at Morningstar DBRS, discusses the market outlook with our reporters George Smith and Tom Hall.

George Smith is joined by Diana Bravo and Nick Conforti to discuss the state of data centre financing in the US, while Europe's securitization market keeps ticking over.

George Smith and Tom Hall discuss the return of the European CMBS market, how to boost SME financing and why banks are restricting SRT investors use of leverage.

George Smith and Oliver West discuss why asset managers snapped up Santander's Holmes, how Toyota and VW attracted big books despite differing disclosure on ESG.

First up our new hire, Tom Hall, gets into the weeds of what to expect in UK prime RMBS this year. Meanwhile, George Smith gets stuck into the surge of CLO ETFs in Europe and whether their impact will match up to how they have change the market in America. Tom is making his Another Fine Mezz debut this week, to cap a flying start to life at GlobalCapital. There’s lots more to come from both of Tom and George, so connect with Tom on LinkedIn or send him an email and get him to buy you a coffee.