LSTA conducted a survey to proactively drive more transparency and visibility around #ESG loans. View a preview of the questionnaire here:

The LSTA Questionnaire, released today, will lay the groundwork for a more orderly, efficient and standardized process that helps borrowers better communicate #ESG information. Read more here

Today, the LSTA released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Questionnaire to facilitate enhanced information-sharing on the part of corporate borrowers seeking capital in the marketplace. #ESG

LSTA is leading the growth in sustainable loan products. Recently, the first sustainability-linked loan agreement closed in Latin America using principles released by the LSTA, LMA and the APLMA, representing a step forward in #SustainabilityInLending

Tess Virmani, LSTA, on ESG Development: “It is a great trend to see that the loan market is embracing these new sustainable products and that there are now loan products to support growing appetite for sustainability.” Read more here:

#DidYouKnow credit and systemic risk are often conflated? Credit risk, an individual borrower’s ability to service debt, & systemic risk, the risk that the corporate loan market poses to the financial system, are two entirely different things. #DemocraticDebate2020 #DemDebate2.

#FACT: The institutional loan market – the portion of the leveraged loan market held by non-bank lenders like CLOs, insurance companies and mutual funds – sat at $1.2 trillion in first quarter 2019. #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate2020.

The leveraged loan market is a small, yet vital component of U.S capital markets, helping American businesses grow and employing millions of individuals across the country #DemDebate.

Did you know Loan Mutual Funds have refined their #liquidity risk management strategies in conjunction with the SEC’s 2016 Liquidity Risk Management Rule? Find out more:

Questioning loan liquidity? Loan Mutual Funds have a large liquidity toolkit: Highly Liquid Assets (HLIM), Liquidity Risk Management Plans and lines of credit. Learn more:

Are Loan Mutual Funds an appropriate investment vehicle? Yes. In fact, they successfully navigated 4Q18’s turbulent market, selling assets and managing liquidity.

RT @theleadleft: Over time #CLOs have proven to be resilient through cycles and regulatory hurdles.by @lcdnews .

RT @lcdnews: So much for that December rout. US #leveragedloan debt is well atop where it was on Halloween. YTD asset class is returning 4.….

RT @lcdnews: #leveragedloan

The LSTA dispells misperceptions about the #leveragedloan market in a recent statement. View it here:

The LSTA issued a statement addressing concerns about the state of the #leveragedloan market. Read it now:

Want more information on #LIBOR? The ARRC is seeking market feedback on fallback contract language for floating rate notes & syndicated business #loans

.@NewYorkFed's ARRC releases draft fallback language addressing risks in contracts referencing #LIBOR & builds on its transition plan. Find out more:

What happens to your credit agreement if #LIBOR goes away? The ARRC is seeking market feedback today – and will issue recommendations around year-end. Learn more:

.@NewYorkFed seeks public feedback on draft fallback proposals aimed to minimize disruptions if #LIBOR is replaced. See more: