The Credit Clubhouse

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00:00 - Diving into credit markets with John Kim of Reckoner Capital Management
02:19 - John Kim's path to niche credit investing
04:17 - Finding niche credit opportunities
06:33 - Why complex assets offer higher yields
09:44 - The surprisingly strong economy and credit risks
13:59 - Finding compoundable gains beyond equities
17:04 - Are private credit premiums eroding?
22:42 - The evolution of niche ABS markets
26:32 - The nuances of art and superyacht finance
31:18 - Market size and returns in esoteric assets
35:38 - Competing in growing alternative credit spaces
39:01 - Choosing expertise over name brand managers
41:08 - Solving problems with financial engineering
43:55 - Lending and credit in the evolving AI industry
46:35 - Hobbies, books, and predictions
51:35 - Thank you from The Credit Clubhouse

John Kim, CEO, Reckoner Capital Management - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-e-kim-97009421a/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/

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Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/

DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/
DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠
Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club

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00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse: defining specialty finance today
04:23 - From marketplace to institutional: fintech lending's journey
12:37 - Beyond tech multiples: finding value in embedded lending
19:06 - Assessing consumer health and buy now, pay later's impact
27:15 - The win-win of embedded lending and concentration risks
31:30 - Navigating public vs. private ABS and banks' evolving role
36:32 - Capital inflows, market health, and LP Education
42:07 - Personal insights, predictions, and episode conclusion

Philip Bartow, Head of Specialty Finance & FinTech Lending, Sound Point Capital Management - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-bartow-99a51b1/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/

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This material does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. It is being provided solely for informational and reference purposes only and is not intended to be, and must not be, the basis for any investment decision. Statements represent the subjective views of Sound Point as of the date of the recording and cannot be independently verified and are subject to change. All investing involves risks, including the risk of a total loss. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/

DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/
DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠
Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club

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00:00 - Shaping investment philosophy through market shocks
05:18 - Corporate vs. consumer credit: transparency matters
09:08 - The hidden cost of illiquidity
12:02 - Private capital's new role in mortgage markets
15:52 - Navigating commercial mortgage market shocks and recovery
21:35 - Consumer credit's K-shaped recovery
25:16 - Securitization transforms private assets
33:41 - Data and AI in investment decisions
39:48 - AI's impact on consumer finance
43:32 - AI innovation in credit markets
46:38 - Navigating markets and personal insights: A wrap-up

Mark Tecotzky, Vice Chairman, Ellington Management Group - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-tecotzky-7bb00b134/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/

https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/

DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/
DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠
Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club

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00:00 - Welcome to the Credit Clubhouse
02:26 - The explosive growth of fund finance markets
04:26 - This episode is presented by CARDO AI
05:23 - Assessing the current optimistic mood in fund finance
07:12 - Addressing the fund finance talent pool shortage
10:55 - Expanding the talent pool
12:57 - Disruption and portability in the legal market
16:23 - How hiring standards have evolved in fund finance
19:19 - The need for developing new fund finance talent
22:00 - Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent
25:59 - Introducing 'Inside Fund Finance' trade journal
30:11 - Key skills for a long-term fund finance career
32:58 - Mentoring's critical role
36:28 - AI and leadership: future impact on hiring
39:07 - Getting to know our guests: fun questions
45:00 - Episode conclusion and how to connect with guests

Rory Smith, Founder, Brickfield Fund Finance Recruitment - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-smith-82476914/

James Strode, Senior Associate, Brickfield Fund Finance Recruitment - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-strode-85b3a8118/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/

https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/

DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/
DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠
Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club

Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout.

00:00 - Welcome to the Credit Clubhouse
02:21 - Exploring the compelling opportunities in securitized credit
04:53 - Unpacking misconceptions and growth in digital infrastructure
08:01 - How structural protection shapes securitized credit investments
11:04 - Finding value in overcrowded and overlooked credit sectors
16:09 - Understanding the drivers and risks of data center investing
24:12 - Assessing leverage, liquidity, and structural vulnerabilities in credit
28:24 - The role of insurance capital and emerging credit markets
33:25 - A bold prediction for AI

Joe Allen, Deputy CIO & Head of Securitized Credit Strategies, Bright Meadow Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-allen-cfa-6071445/

Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/

https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast

Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.