Credit Outlook New York: Structured Finance

Date: January 29, 2026
Location: New York Athletic Club
Time: 9 AM–2 PM EST

Morningstar DBRS is excited to welcome you to Credit Outlook New York: Structured Finance. Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, 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, Group Managing Director, 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.	Sector Outlook Overview
	Stephanie Chin (Moderator), SVP, Structured Finance Research, Morningstar DBRS
	Chris D’Onofrio, MD, U.S. ABS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	Quincy Tang, MD, U.S. RMBS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	Jerry van Koolbergen, MD, U.S. Structured Credit Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	John Amman, AMD, North American CMBS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
10:45 a.m.	Coffee Break
11 a.m.	Panel: Navigating Change – Consumer ABS and RMBS in a Shifting Landscape
	Seth Messner (Moderator), Partner, Katten
	Ines Beato, AMD, U.S. ABS Ratings, Consumer Assets, Morningstar DBRS
	Corina Gonzalez, AMD, U.S. RMBS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	Justin Becker, VP, U.S. RMBS Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
11:50 a.m.	Panel: Evolution of Private Credit – From Direct Lending to Asset Backed Finance
	Jerry van Koolbergen (Moderator), MD, U.S. Structured Credit Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	Daniel Chambers, Credit Rating Officer, U.S. ABS Ratings, New Assets, Morningstar DBRS
	Michael Vidmar, SVP, Sector Lead, North American Real Estate Adjacent Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
	Michael Shearman, MD, Redding Ridge Asset Management
12:40 p.m.	Closing Remarks
	Sean O’Connor, MD, Global Head of Business Development, Morningstar DBRS
12:45 p.m.	Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration

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

 

Venue

The luncheon will be held 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 or 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.