CEO monthly update September 2026
Here we are, heading into the final quarter of 2026. September has seen us at home have the Back to School, Back to University, and Back to Full-on Diary Squeeze. Perhaps one of the most understated benefits of the summer is the slowdown in all the diarised activities and commitments. My summer was amazing. Thank […]
CEO monthly update July 2026
I trust you are all enjoying the start of summer and hopefully have some downtime ahead over August. With the holiday period getting into full flow, I will take a pause on the monthly update and return at the end of September – which of course will be a fully loaded month but more of […]
CEO monthly update June 2026
As I write this, Scotland are still going strong. Watching the matches so far has certainly hit the sleep cycle. For my summer newsletter, I have knocked up an expected image of where it goes from here – we can but dream! Even at our events and member meetings over the last week, the optimism […]
Message from LMA Chief of Staff – March 2026
And so we find ourselves at the end of Q1 already. You can tell the LMA and Scott have been flat out and are ready for an Easter break – not just by the sheer amount of stuff we’ve done, but by the fact Scott has made this monthly update a Chief of Staff takeover. […]
CEO Monthly Update – Feb 2026
Before I begin this update, I want to express that we are deeply saddened by the situation in the Middle East, and our thoughts are very much with you at this time. I sincerely hope that you, your colleagues, and your families are safe and well. Separately, I was also deeply saddened to hear of […]
Leading a new generation – but are Gen Z actually so different after all?
Gen Z on Gen Z Remember the millennium bug panic? If you’re Gen Z (born 1997–2012), probably not! But for those who do, it’s a reminder that every generation faces its own crises some more long-lasting than others – shaping how we see the world. For Gen Z, it’s been the pandemic, climate anxiety, […]
LMA’s Impactful Visit to Nigeria: Strengthening Ties in the West Africa Loan Markets
Advancing Sustainability, Education, and Market Growth Across West Africa The Loan Market Association (LMA) returned to Nigeria this April to mark another important chapter in our long-standing engagement with the region. Through years of collaboration, we have collectively went further together and reached new heights in the African loan markets — a journey made possible […]
Behind the Scenes: The Making of LMA Events, Our Successes, and the Vision for 2025
For the LMA, events are more than just dates in the diary – they are the pulse of collaboration, connection, and innovation in the loan markets. Join us for a behind-the-scenes journey as we explore the standout moments and achievements of the past year! Reflecting on 2024, we’re proud to celebrate a remarkable year for […]
Real Estate Conference 2024 – Summary and Key Takeaways
On 24 April 2024, the Loan Market Association (LMA) hosted its annual Real Estate Finance Conference, attracting nearly 400 market participants from across the real estate finance industry including lenders (bank and non-bank), investors, developers and advisors. In an action-packed afternoon, our line-up of expert panelists shone the spotlight on the future of the real […]