CEO monthly April
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 […]
Why industry collaboration is the key to success
We live in a very competitive world. Particularly those of us who work in financial services, where everything revolves around money in some shape or form. And it feels like it is becoming increasingly so, as our definition of professional success (and worth) is often anchored on demonstrating “value” – whether that be via income […]
Challenging the Timeline Issue No. 5
Welcome to the fifth edition of Challenging the Timeline – the LMA newsletter focused on primary and secondary operations. In this edition we cover the following: Settlement metrics Loan operations conference: Gearing Up for Change What’s next Settlement metrics: 2024 saw some level of success when you focus purely on the metrics (Secondary Par). […]
The Future of Loan Servicing: Why Modernisation Can’t Wait
The commercial lending landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. With new digital-first competitors entering the market and borrower expectations rising, traditional banks are being pushed to rethink not just how they originate loans—but how they service them. Beyond Origination: The New Battleground While many banks have invested heavily in streamlining loan origination, the real opportunity […]
Nordic Loan Market Update: Evolving Dynamics and Future Directions
In the penultimate week of May, the LMA embarked on its Nordic tour, with Scott McMunn, CEO and Gemma Lawrence-Pardew, Head of Sustainability of the LMA, meeting nearly 250 members over the course of just three days. We kicked off with our Nordic Seminar in Stockholm before heading to Oslo and Helsinki for a series […]
Challenging the Timeline Issue No. 3
By Paul Taylor, Head of Operations, Loan Market Association Welcome to the third edition of Challenging the Timeline – the LMA newsletter dedicated to primary and secondary operations. A heartfelt thank you for your continued feedback and support, which has been invaluable in shaping this publication. Our community has grown significantly since the first edition […]
Breaking New Ground on a Well-Trodden Path: Emerging trends in Credit Risk Distribution
September 4th is an important date. Over time, it has marked the founding of Los Angeles, the incorporation of Google and as of last week, the hosting of the LMA’s inaugural CRI/SRT seminar. This event, hosted by Amelia Slocombe, Managing Director at the LMA, was designed to showcase the growing importance of both CRI and […]
Opportunities and challenges in the EMEA and Asia Pacific loan markets: A conversation with the LMA and APLMA CEOs
On 20-21 February, over 650 loan market participants from around the world got together at the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA)’s annual Global Loan Market Summit in Hong Kong. Among the speakers at the summit was Scott McMunn, the CEO of the Loan Market Association (LMA). Here, the CEO of the APLMA, James Hogan, […]
10 Shocking Scenarios for the World in 2035
The financial sector has made real progress towards being more inclusive, but there is still a significant gap, particularly in leadership roles, that still needs more attention and action initiatives. Institutions that take the lead will not just be doing the right thing; they will gain a competitive advantage. Dee Dee Sklar Recently, I was honoured […]
Why private markets are helping women pivot their careers in finance – and fulfil their potential
The financial sector has made real progress towards being more inclusive, but there is still a significant gap, particularly in leadership roles, that still needs more attention and action initiatives. Institutions that take the lead will not just be doing the right thing; they will gain a competitive advantage. Dee Dee Sklar The finance industry […]