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CRE Finance World Autumn 2015
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Letter from Stephen M. Renna,
President & CEO
Stephen M. Renna
President & CEO
CRE Finance Council
am pleased to present to you our October 2015 edition of
CRE Finance World
magazine.
This digital-only issue features topics that span the many
varied sectors of our industry. You will find a collection of
topics that range from the changing landscape of the U.S. commercial
real estate market as a result of the aging baby boomer to risk
management concerns for construction lenders. In keeping with
CRE Finance Council’s global vision, you will find articles discussing
Europe’s new unrated CMBS asset class as well as a discussion of
European alternative lenders.
Each reader who participates in any area of our industry will find
something of value within. I trust you will enjoy the articles and
urge you to share your comments by clicking the ‘Comment Here’
link found in each piece. Your thoughts and feedback are very
important to us and help set the direction of future editions.
I want to thank all of the authors who have contributed their time
and knowledge to the excellent content of the magazine. It is this
willingness that makes
CRE Finance World
an effective tool for
information-sharing in our industry.
As we prepare to enter 2016, I encourage you to consider sponsorship
of
CRE Finance World
. It is seen by the most significant players in
the market and it is a successful means of displaying your industry
expertise to clients, prospects and colleagues. The advantages
of this valuable sponsorship continue to increase and today are a
better value than ever.
Stephen M. Renna
President & Chief Executive Officer
CRE Finance Council
CREFC has launched the
CREFC Women’s Network
, co-chaired by
Annelise Osborne,
Senior Vice President,
Moody’s Investor Service and
Christine Patterson,
Principal,
Real Estate Debt Strategies,
The Blackstone Group.
The CREFCWomen’s Network’s mission is to:
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Enhance the visibility, profile, and advancement of women in the commercial real
estate finance industry.
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Provide a structured platform within CREFC dedicated to women’s initiatives.
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Provide opportunities for networking, mentoring, and development of professional women.
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Provide the industry with a Speakers List of senior women and their expertise.
CREFC’s Women’s Network has the following events on the horizon so mark your calendars:
>>
Women’s Network
CREFC Women’s Network Advisory Committee
Margie Custis,
Principal Global Investors
Kim Diamond,
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Annemarie DiCola,
Trepp
Anna Glick,
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Greta Guggenheim,
TPG Real Estate Finance Trust
Tricia Hall,
AIG Investments
Lainie Kaye,
Deutsche Bank Securities
Zanda Lynn,
Fitch Ratings
KaraMcShane,
Wells Fargo Securities
DebraMorgan,
C-III Asset Management
Annelise Osborne,
Moody’s Investors Service
Christine Patterson,
The Blackstone Group
Lisa Pendergast,
Jefferies
Stephanie Petosa,
Fitch Ratings
Joan Sapinsley,
Resource Real Estate
Jan Sternin,
Berkadia
Kenda Tomes,
Stinson Leonard Street
Teresa Zien,
Colony Mortgage Capital
All women in commercial real estate finance are encouraged to
join
and actively participate
in this Network. For more information or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact
Stacy Stathopoulos,
Executive Vice President.
CRE Finance Council
202-448-0852 (direct)
202-413-1395 (mobile)
sstathopoulos@crefc.orgFitch Ratings Hosted Kick-off
Networking Event with Guest Speaker
New York City
November 9, 2015
Evening Networking Reception
CREFC Industry Leaders Conference
South Beach, Miami
January 10, 2016