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  • Former Emso credit head begins fundraising

    Marco Lukesch is working with IQ-EQ on a multi-currency credit strategy

    Former Emso Asset Management veteran Marco Lukesch is launching a new asset-backed finance fund. Lukesch, who left Emso in March after eight years as portfolio manager and head of private credit, is actively seeking investors for the new multi-currency private credit fund.

    The new .......

    Market Moves 19 November 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Newmark adds two London-based mds

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Newmark making two senior appointments to its European debt, equity and structured finance team. Elsewhere, an ex-Goldman Sachs structuring pro is targeting the launch of an asset-backed finance vehicle, while Paul Hastings has snapped up a former Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft lawyer as a tax partner.

    Newmark has hired two .......

    Market Moves 14 November 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Arcmont makes trio of senior hires

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Arcmont making three senior appointments spanning structured credit, NAV financing, real estate, asset-backed investing and impact lending. Elsewhere, BSL and CLO electronic trading platform Octaura has named a new chief financial officer, while Rockstead has named a successor to outgoing ceo and co-founder Brian Pitt.

    Arcmont Asset Management has made .......

    Market Moves 7 November 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Barclays names New York ABS and RMBS co-heads

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Barclays elevate a pair of mds to lead its New York ABS and RMBS efforts. Elsewhere, Morningstar DBRS has opened a new regional hub in Sydney, while Chapman and Cutler has poached an asset securitisation partner in San Francisco.

    Barclays has named mds Benjamin Fernandez and Jonathan Wu as co-heads .......

    Market Moves 31 October 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: BTG Pactual snaps up alternative credit veteran

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees BTG Pactual Global Alternatives hiring a former cofounder of CVC Credit Partners to lead its performing credit and CLO strategies. Elsewhere, Obra Capital has named a new md of real estate origination, while Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has hired two senior team members with extensive structured finance expertise.

    Chris .......

    Market Moves 24 October 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: White & Case names new partners for 2026

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees White & Case has announced a swathe of promotions to partner across multiple regions. Elsewhere, Raymond James has acquired a majority stake in a boutique investment bank, while Värde Partners has made two senior hires on its asset-based finance team.

    White & Case has promoted 45 lawyers to its partnership, .......

    Market Moves 17 October 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Orrick and Cadwalader ring the changes

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Orrick hiring 37 CLO and asset-backed lending lawyers from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, including 10 partners. Cadwalader, in turn, has elected a trio of securitisation lawyers to its partnership, while Nuveen has launched a dedicated global infrastructure investment platform.

    Orrick has confirmed its move to strengthen its global structured finance .......

    Market Moves 10 October 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Apollo launches sports and events investment division

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Apollo Global Management launching a sports and live events focused investment division. Elsewhere, Newmark has hired two partners to build out its European data centre activities, while Tikehau Capital has named a new deputy head of private debt. 

    Apollo has launched Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a new investment business providing .......

    Market Moves 3 October 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Crescent lures two SRT veterans

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Crescent Capital hiring two industry veterans and credit risk-sharing specialists as md in its London office. Elsewhere, AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance have struck a deal surrounding the spin-off of some AmTrust Managing General Agencies and fee businesses, while Orrick has snapped up an eight-person CLO team from Cadwalader Wickersham .......

    Market Moves 26 September 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Fasanara hires CLO-focused md and portfolio manager

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees a former Goldman Sachs director joining Fasanara Capital as md and portfolio manager. Elsewhere, Hayfin Capital Management has hired a New-York-based md and head of capital markets, while European DataWarehouse’s UK subsidiary has named a successor to executive director Markus Schaber, who is transitioning into a role as senior advisor. 

    Market Moves 19 September 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Ymer SC accelerates North American expansion with key hire

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Ymer SC furthering its North American expansion plans with the hiring of a senior adviser. Elsewhere, Apollo has hired a New-York-based partner and co-head of capital markets and syndication, while Mayer Brown has bolstered its offering by hiring a new six-person energy project finance team. 

    Swedish alternative credit manager Ymer .......

    Market Moves 12 September 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Rithm to acquire Crestline

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Rithm Capital agreeing to acquire Crestline Management. Elsewhere, Beach Point Capital Management has appointed a former co-managing partner and head of credit at TPG Angelo Gordon as president and chief investment officer, while Nuveen Private Capital has announced a strategic partnership with Hunter Point Capital and Temasek. 

    Rithm Capital is .......

    Market Moves 5 September 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: PGGM appoints credit risk sharing leader

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees PGGM announce a new head of credit risk sharing following the departure of Mascha Canio last month. Elsewhere, Proskauer has appointed a New-York-based partner in its US structured credit practice, while S&P Global has hired a London-based md focusing on structured finance. 

    PGGM has promoted Barend van Drooge to head .......

    Market Moves 29 August 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Fifth Third expands ABF group

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Fifth Third expand its asset-backed finance group. Elsewhere, Niam Credit has appointed a new cio in Stockholm, while BAWAG Group has hired a former Alantra executive as European head of partnerships. 

    Fifth Third has expanded its asset-backed finance group within the commercial bank, adding new capabilities to underwrite and distribute .......

    Market Moves 22 August 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Castlelake launches Merit AirFinance

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Castlelake naming the leadership team for its new aviation lending business. Elsewhere, Railpen has awarded a securitised credit mandate to Neuberger Berman, while Wells Fargo has named a new head of CMBS large loans. 

    Castlelake has launched Merit AirFinance, an aviation lending business that will provide debt capital to airlines and .......

    Market Moves 15 August 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Aperture names global head of ABF

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Generali Investments subsidiary Aperture appointing a new global head of asset-based finance. Elsewhere, Encina Private Credit has hired a chief commercial officer and head of originations, while Citi is bringing in a co-head of debt capital markets in Hong Kong later this year. 

    Nicholas Turgeon has joined alternative asset manager .......

    Market Moves 8 August 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Ares snaps up new partner from AIMCo

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Ares Management Corporation naming a new partner and co-head of its global capital solutions team. Elsewhere, Colliers’ investment management division Harrison Street Asset Management has acquired RoundShield Partners, while BBVA has hired a Madrid-based securitisation industry veteran to lead its capital and active balance sheet management team. 

    Ares Management Corporation .......

    Market Moves 1 August 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: CalPERS lures industry veteran from PGGM

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) appointing a PGGM stalwart as managing investment director for its private debt portfolio. Elsewhere, IQ-EQ has made a major acquisition in the APAC region as part of its global expansion strategy, which will bring a 77-person team under its umbrella, while Janus Henderson has .......

    Market Moves 25 July 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Man Group snaps up Bardin Hill

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Man Group acquiring US private debt manager Bardin Hill. Elsewhere, Moody's Ratings has appointed a global head of its financial institutions group, a global head of its structured finance group and a global co-head of insurance, while transitional leadership appointments have been announced ahead of the merger between two subsidiaries of .......

    Market Moves 18 July 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Akin appoints ABF-focused partner

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld hiring a new partner to ramp up its ABF offering. Elsewhere, an industry veteran has left their role at Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft to take up a new challenge at Winston & Strawn, while Trustmoore has appointed a new ceo. 

    Akin Gump Strauss Hauer .......

    Market Moves 11 July 2025

  • Job swaps weekly: Sound Point names Gerlitz's successor as global cfo

    People moves and key promotions in securitisation

    This week’s roundup of securitisation job swaps sees Sound Point Capital Management naming a new global chief financial officer. Elsewhere, EBRD’s first vp and head of client services group has retired, while the completion of BNP Paribas Cardif’s acquisition of AXA Investment Managers has been followed by the consolidated platform announcing its new leadership team. 

    Sound Point Capital .......

    Market Moves 4 July 2025
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