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SCI In Conversation

Structured Credit Investor
SRT
Music Royalties
Asset-Backed Finance
NAV Lending
Esoteric Asset-Based Finance
Regulation
Litigation Finance
Uncorrelated Assets
Oaktree Capital Management
Synthetic SRT
United States
Europe
Aareal Bank
Commercial Real Estate
Middle Market Clos
Private Credit
Shadow Banking
Italy
Machine Learning
Insurance Linked Assets

SCI discusses key issues in and around the world of securitisation with participants in the ABS/MBS, CLO and CRT markets.

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In this episode of SCI In Conversation, Jair Martinez, cco at Finacity, joins lead reporter Marina Torres to discuss the growth of digital platforms in ABF and trade receivables. Martinez discusses the rapid evolution of digital platforms in the ABF ... more

In this episode of SCI In Conversation, Derek Dubois, md and treasurer of Deerpath Capital, joins SCI US editor Simon Boughey, to discuss low to middle market CLOs. Private credit manager Deerpath has US$9bn under management, and for almost two decad... more

In this episode of SCI In Conversation, ABF Editor Jacob Chilvers speaks with Fasanara Capital founder and ceo Francesco Filia about the firm's machine learning underwriting model. He reflects on the decision to build it in-house and the benefits it ... more

In this episode of SCI in Conversation, ABF senior reporter Marina Torres speaks to Gregor Burkart, svp in asset financing at Enpal, about building Europe's first residential solar ABS programme in Germany. He explains why distributed home energy sys... more

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Recent Guests

Jair Martinez
Chief Commercial Officer
Financity
Episode: Episode 39: Jair Martinez, Finacity
Derek Dubois
MD and treasurer of Deerpath Capital
Deerpath Capital
Episode: Episode 38: Derek Dubois, Deerpath Capital
Francesco Filia
Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital
Episode: Episode 37: Francesco Filia, Fasanara Capital
Alex Branton
Founder of Nodem Capital
Nodem Capital
Episode: Episode 35: Alex Branton, Nodem Capital
Ralf Loewe
Head of Treasury at Aareal Bank
Aareal Bank
Episode: Episode 34: Ralf Loewe, Aareal Bank
Yerbol Orynbayev
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan; head of Turma Fintech
Turma Fintech
Episode: Episode 33: Yerbol Orynbayev, independent consultant
Neal Wilson
Co-CEO and Co-CIO of EJF Capital
EJF Capital
Episode: Episode 32: Neal Wilson, EJF Capital
Jeremy Hermant
Special advisor for SRT products at Alantra
Alantra
Episode: Episode 31: Jeremy Hermant, Alantra
Pietro Bellone
Securitization and structured finance partner at A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman
Episode: Episode 30: Pietro Bellone, A&O Shearman

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Simon Boughey
Host of SCI In Conversation; affiliated with SCI (Structured Credit Investor)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Top quality structured finance podcast

    Have to say this is one of the best structured finance podcasts out there today! Love the enthusiasm and rapport between the guys - the content is also great. Nice balance of simplicity and detail. Can’t wait to hear the next one! 🙂🙂🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Finance Whizz
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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High-quality breakdowns of complex securitisation concepts.
Polished insights on structured finance; great for sponsorship and guest pitching.
Strong rapport and practical, market-facing discussion.

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Episode 29: Jennifer Marques, Oaktree
Q: What's on the horizon for Oaktree's ABF pipeline and expansion globally?
Jennifer notes the breadth of opportunity, especially in less crowded, capital-intensive markets, and mentions Europe growth and a recent European hire as part of expanding the dedicated ABF team.
Episode 29: Jennifer Marques, Oaktree
Q: Where do you see the most compelling opportunities and headwinds for the next 12–24 months?
Opportunities lie in a diverse range of ABF investments, including data-center power, digital infrastructure, and essential financing like equipment lending; headwinds may come from crowded, richer data environments with tighter pricing.
Episode 29: Jennifer Marques, Oaktree
Q: How is the convergence of private and public markets influencing where you see value now?
She explains the increasing value in private ABF for smaller originators or pools not yet accessible to public ABS, and how private structures offer flexibility and downside protections.
Episode 29: Jennifer Marques, Oaktree
Q: Hi Jennifer, could you give our listeners a quick snapshot of your role at Oaktree?
Jennifer introduces herself as the head of strategy and structuring for Oaktree's Asset Backed Finance business, highlighting her decade-long tenure and the growth of ABF and private credit strategies within the firm.
Episode 30: Pietro Bellone, A&O Shearman
Q: What makes the Italian market distinct, particularly regarding cash SRT versus synthetic, and how have past deals shaped current practice?
He highlights Italy's stronger tradition of cash SRT due to consumer and auto loan origins, contrasted with more niche use of synthetic SRT among larger institutions, and notes how deals like Brignoli have driven post-closing recognition practices and documentation planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SCI In Conversation

What is SCI In Conversation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on securitisation and related capital markets, with in-depth conversations about CLOs, private credit, risk transfer, and modern financing structures. Episodes frequently explore how funding sources and deal architectures—ranging from middle-market CLOs and SRT/CRT transactions to NAV lending and esoteric asset-based strategies—shape risk, diversification, and capital efficiency for issuers, investors, and lenders. A standout pattern is the mix of practitioner insight from banks, asset managers, and advisory firms, plus timely takes on regulatory and macro developments, data analytics in underwriting, and cross-border market dynamics that influence deal flow and structure.

Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on discipli... more

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2. Derek Dubois
3. Francesco Filia
4. Alex Branton
5. Ralf Loewe
6. Yerbol Orynbayev
7. Neal Wilson
8. Jeremy Hermant

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