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2025 Credit Outlook New York: Structured Finance

Date: January 29, 2025
Location: The New York Athletic Club
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST

Morningstar DBRS is excited to welcome you to 2025 Credit Outlook New York: Structured Finance. Join us on Wednesday, January 29, at the New York Athletic Club to hear our expert insights on what’s to come in the year ahead. Our engaging program will highlight key factors in credit market conditions for the Structured Finance community, along with risk and growth opportunities in emerging asset classes.

Register to hear Morningstar DBRS senior analysts as they provide a comprehensive view of the credit market landscape, covering performance trends and outlook for RMBS, CMBS, ABS, and Structured Credit. The event will conclude with a networking lunch where you'll be able to connect with industry partners and senior Morningstar DBRS leaders. We look forward to hosting you for a morning of thought leadership and industry networking and empower you to navigate the dynamic markets.

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Agenda

9 a.m. Registration and Coffee
   
9:30 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Claire Mezzanotte, GMD, Global Head of Structured Finance Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

   
9:40 a.m.

Global Sovereign Update and Outlook

Michael Heydt, SVP, Sector Lead, Global Sovereign Ratings, Morningstar DBRS 

       
    9:50 a.m.

    Presentation – Structured Finance Outlook Roundtable

    Moderator: Stephanie Chin, SVP, Structured Finance Research, Morningstar DBRS

    Speakers:

    • Erin Stafford, MD, North American Real Estate Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
    • Quincy Tang, MD, U.S. RMBS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
    • Chris D’Onofrio, MD, U.S. ABS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS 
    • Jerry van Koolbergen, MD, U.S. Structured Credit Ratings, Morningstar DBRS 
       
    10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
       
    11 a.m.

    Panel Session – Data Centers Demand: Navigating Risk and Rapid Expansion

    Speakers:

    • Michael Vidmar, SVP, Sector Lead, North American Real Estate Adjacent Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
    • Stacey Mawson, SVP, Corporate Ratings, Asset Finance, Morningstar DBRS
    • Victor Leung, SVP, Sector Lead, Corporate Ratings, Project Finance
       
    11:50 a.m.

    Panel Session – The Future of Fund Finance

    Moderator: Jerry van Koolbergen, MD, U.S. Structured Credit Ratings, Morningstar DBRS  

    Speakers:

    • Sourav Sinha, Head of Securitization and Financing, AGL Credit Management 
    • Toby Moerschen, MD, Corporate Ratings, Private Credit & Credit Estimates, Morningstar DBRS
    • Lisa Kwasnowski, SVP, Sector Lead, US Structured Credit Ratings, Funds, Morningstar DBRS
    • Watson Tanlamai, VP, North American Financial Institution Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
       
    12:40 p.m.

    Closing Remarks

    Sean O’Connor, MD, Global Head of Business Development, Morningstar DBRS

       
    12:45 p.m.

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    Registration

    Fill out the form to the right and click Register Now. You'll receive a confirmation email from usevents@morningstar.com containing a calendar link and event details.

     

    Venue

    This event will take place at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019. Please note the dress code for the club is strictly enforced—jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, and rain/winter boots are prohibited. 

    When you arrive at the club, please check in at the front desk before taking the elevators to registration on the 10th floor. Coat check is also available on the ground floor. 


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