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The Credit Clubhouse

The Credit Clubhouse

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Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the...Show more
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E10: Fintech lending is stronger than ever, with Phil Goldfeder of the American Fintech Council

E10: Fintech lending is stronger than ever, with Phil Goldfeder of the American Fintech Council

2025-05-08
37 min 58 sec
Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit. We have a special offer for our listeners. If you want to attend any of our conferences, we have a fantastic deal for you. Simply visit www.dealcatalyst.io, choose the event you want to attend and enter the promo code CREDIT when registering to receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. Remember to follow the show, rate us, and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve the show. Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse. As always, I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. Key topics covered: - The status of fintech lending today - The role and mission of the American Fintech Council - The biggest concerns in fintech lending - Questions from regulators and legislators - How lenders operate in today's chaotic environment - Fintech/bank partnerships - The ease of access to credit - And much more. Phil Goldfeder, CEO, American Fintech Council - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgoldfeder/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/
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E9: Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) Reality vs. Romanticism with Frank Benhamou of Cheyne Capital

E9: Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) Reality vs. Romanticism with Frank Benhamou of Cheyne Capital

2025-05-01
41 min 45 sec
Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit. We have a special offer for our listeners. If you want to attend any of our conferences, we have a fantastic deal for you. Simply visit www.dealcatalyst.io, choose the event you want to attend and enter the promo code CREDIT when registering to receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. Remember to follow the show, rate us, and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve the show. Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse. As always, I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is Frank Benhamou, Risk Transfer Portfolio Manager at Cheyne Capital. Key topics covered: - The global SRT market - The differences between the U.S. & EU SRT markets - The status of Basel Endgame - Issuer & Investor motivations and perspectives - Building an SRT platform from scratch - Underlying assets - Executing bilateral and syndicated transactions - LP interest & questions - Tourist investors - And much more...
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E8: BDCs - Consistent, Compelling Returns with Matt Freund of Barings

E8: BDCs - Consistent, Compelling Returns with Matt Freund of Barings

2025-04-24
35 min 13 sec
Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit. We have a special offer for our listeners. If you want to attend any of our conferences, we have a fantastic deal for you. Simply visit www.dealcatalyst.io, choose the event you want to attend and enter the promo code CREDIT when registering to receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. Remember to follow the show, rate us, and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve the show. Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse, as always I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is Matt Freund, who is the President of Barings BDC. Key topics covered: - The different types of BDCs - How investors should think about BDC fees & alignment - The attractiveness of the investment opportunity - Structural changes of the last decade - Interest rate environment and regulatory impact on BDCs - Stress on the borrower - How should PIK be used and evaluated? - New private credit entrants - The blurring of private and public - ETFs - Predictions for the coming year - And much more...
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E7: The Evolution of Capital Markets & Private Funds with Phil Titolo of Hunter Point Capital

E7: The Evolution of Capital Markets & Private Funds with Phil Titolo of Hunter Point Capital

2025-04-16
27 min 51 sec
Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit. We have a special offer for our listeners. If you want to attend any of our conferences, we have a fantastic deal for you. Simply visit www.dealcatalyst.io, choose the event you want to attend and enter the promo code CREDIT when registering to receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. Remember to follow the show, rate us, and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve the show. Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse, as always I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is Phil Titolo, Managing Director at Hunter Point Capital. Thanks for joining me today Phil, I really appreciate your time. Key topics covered: - The key drivers of growth in fund finance - Why GPs are coming to Hunter Point Capital - The learning curve for an early stage fund manager - The growing interest from insurers - The various roles insurers play within fund finance - Structural innovations - CFOs, rated feeders - The biggest risks in the market today - The NAIC's risk-based capital update - The use of securitization technology in fund finance deals - And much more
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E6: The hottest topic in credit: insurance structuring with 9fin's Owen Sanderson

E6: The hottest topic in credit: insurance structuring with 9fin's Owen Sanderson

2025-04-10
42 min 3 sec
Thanks for returning to The Credit Clubhouse, your one-stop shop for all things credit. We have a special offer for our listeners. If you want to attend any of our conferences, we have a fantastic deal for you. Simply visit www.dealcatalyst.io, choose the event you want to attend and enter the promo code CREDIT when registering to receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. Remember to follow the show, rate us, and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve the show. Welcome back to our latest installment of The Credit Clubhouse, as always I am your host, Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming at DealCatalyst. Joining me today is someone who needs no introduction to the DealCatalyst community, Owen Sanderson, ABS Editor at 9fin. Thanks for joining me today Owen. Key topics covered: - The biggest topic in credit: insurance structuring - How can firms manufacture assets that suit insurance capital? - The big alternatives shops and their captive insurers - Selling assets straight into the captive insurers - How much risk is being added to the market? - Navigating the difficult regulatory environment in Europe - Private credit, asset-based portfolios, and infrastructure - Market predictions - And more…
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