Risk Transfer and Macroeconomic Trends Conference

Agenda

Risk Transfer (SRT / CRT): from Niche to Mainstream

With banks increasingly offloading risk to hedge funds and asset managers, the market for significant risk transfers has boomed, attracting new investors and driving innovation in structuring and execution. This panel will examine how these transactions help banks optimize capital, enhance liquidity, and meet regulatory requirements while offering compelling returns for risk buyers. As shifting regulations, evolving market dynamics, and technological advancements reshape the landscape, our experts will explore the opportunities and complexities in this growing space.

Panelists:

• Jeremy Hermant, Senior Advisor, Alantra
• Terry Lanson, Managing Director, Seer Capital Management
• Tanmoy Mukherjee, MD, Chief Risk Officer, Waterfall Asset Management
• Dmitry Pugachevsky, Director of Research, Quantifi

The Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on Markets

How do global economic forces shape financial markets? This panel will explore the profound effects of macroeconomic trends—rising tariffs, trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties—on investment strategies and market volatility. Experts will discuss how economic policies and global shifts influence asset classes, shape market dynamics, and redefine risk management in an increasingly unpredictable world. With shifting trade relationships and policy decisions driving new challenges and opportunities, this discussion is more relevant than ever.

Panelists:

• Mark Cabana, Managing director, Head of US Rates Strategy, Bank of America Securities
• George Goncalves, Macro Strategy Head (US), MUFG Securities
• Katharyn Meyer, Head of Financial Markets, Americas, ING Capital Markets
• Michael Pond, Fixed Income Strategist, Barclays