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
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; Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company
- Julie Han; TIAA CREF
- Paul Smyth; Centerline Capital Group
- Additional Panelist, TBD.
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 wishes to extend a special thank you to Cadwalader attorneys and staff for hosting the full program and the networking reception in its New York offices. For registration information for the Oct. 28 event, please contact CMSA at 212-509-1844 or register online now.