October 19, 2009
CMSA to Host Afternoon Event Oct. 28; Focus on Servicing and Overall Market
Commercial Mortgage Securities Association on Wednesday, Oct. 28 will host an afternoon event in downtown New York as the association brings together market participants to discuss an array of commercial real estate views on servicing, REMIC reform and overall capital markets issues. The late-afternoon CMSA program consists of two, one-hour sessions followed by an early-evening reception.
Where
The law offices of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
200 Liberty Street
(1 World Financial Center)
New York, NY 10281 (map)
When
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
3:30 – 6:30pm
Pre-Registration
$135 for Members
$175 for Non-Members
Walk-ins Only after Monday, October 26
$200 Member Walk-in Rate
$235 Non-Member Walk-in Rate
To register for the Oct. 28 event, visit our online page now
Session One: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
How is Servicing Working: An Examination of Opinions on the CRE Landscape
Panelists will cover REMIC reform from a borrower and investor perspective; specific pooling and servicing agreements parameters; diverging views on loan foreclosure processes and the effect of bankruptcy on the special and master servicers.
Moderated by Stuart Goldstein from Cadwalader and featuring panelists:
- Charles Culbreth; Wells Fargo
- Julie Han; TIAA CREF
- Paul Smyth; Centerline Capital Group
- Brian Summers; DRA Advisors LLP
Session Two: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
And Now Some Good News…
Panelists will provide attendees with a complete update on the government’s TALF and PPIP programs and how each is currently working. Additionally, the panel will focus on life insurance companies, banks and funds and how each may be re-entering the debt markets. Also look for views on current real estate sales activity, public markets, unsecured financing and REITs.
Moderated by Huxley Somerville from Fitch Ratings and featuring panelists:
- Timothy Gallagher; Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Michael McDonald; Eastdil Secured
- John Mulligan; Hudson River Partners
- Jonathan Strain; JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Early-Evening Reception: 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Where you’ll enjoy one of the best views in Manhattan.
CMSA will record the proceedings and the audio will be available on the CMSA website following the event. CMSA wishes to thank its sponsors: Cadwalader, Ernst & Young and Morgan Stanley.
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