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 […]
CEO monthly update May 2026
It is widely acknowledged that we Brits generally like to complain about the weather. Well, the last week in May has been very unpleasant here in the UK, with some of the highest temperatures ever recorded for this time of the year. As someone who doesn’t take to the sun well, it has been a […]
CEO monthly update April 2026
Well, I’m back! No one seemed to notice the stand-in author for the last update, but I must thank Emma for a great job. I believe it’s important for you all as members to hear the real voice of my great leadership team so be prepared to see these guest hosts a couple of times a year – probably when I am on the road seeing you in person! April […]
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. […]
International Women’s Day 2026: Gender Is Not a Cause — It’s a Pricing Error
International Women’s Day is often framed as a moment for reflection, celebration, or renewed moral commitment. Those narratives have their place. But for capital markets, they miss the point. Because gender is not primarily a question of values. It is a question of whether markets are allocating capital efficiently. Markets are designed to identify value, […]
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 […]
CEO Monthly Update – Jan 2026
As I write this first CEO note of 2026, I have a huge amount of anticipation for the year ahead. Obviously for the LMA but personally I am already looking forward to some changes, some fun, and it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t throw in a few challenges and unknowns. A quick look back first though. For the first time […]
CEO End of Year Note 2025
Well, here we are again. Hard to believe we’re already wrapping up 2025. I love Christmas – for me, it’s about downing tools for a short time and enjoying family. We’re hosting this year, and I’ve been put in charge of entertainment (music, games, and keeping glasses full!). Secret Santa still fills me with dread, […]
Strengthening Engagement Across Europe: Highlights from the LMA’s Recent Visits to Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt
Over the past month, the Loan Market Association undertook a series of strategic visits to Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt, led by our CEO, Scott McMunn and EU Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager, Evelien Alblas. These engagements form part of the LMA’s ongoing effort to deepen dialogue with policymakers, supervisory authorities and central banks across Europe. […]
What happened at COP 30? Progress, challenges and the path forward for climate action
The dust has settled on this year’s climate negotiations. The Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) took place in Belém, Brazil in November. The location was symbolically important for climate, nature, and indigenous communities. And, for the first time, the world said in unison: ‘the global transition to […]