Though the ABS market is still relatively quiet, there is still plenty happening in the capital markets. This panel will look at the latest public and private deals in the capital markets and discuss what to expect in the coming months.

• 1. What types of financings have you used in the past year to fund your business/invest in?
  2. Any particular features of the recent financings that you viewed as unique or challenging?
  3. Who has been more competitive: the alternative lenders or the commercial banks?
  4. How do you see the alt lending space develop further? Does it need more players or will there be consolidation?
  5. How have insurance backed products helped fill any financing gaps?
  6. We are seeing more financing portfolios trade – how does one thing about valuing them?
  7. Any expectations for the return of the aircraft ABS and would it be a product you would use/invest in?