Neal Rayner

In this discussion, panelists will dive deep into the electronification of the Leveraged Loan market – one that has been notoriously manual and long-overdue for the infusion of technology. With new technology providers entering the mix, there is appetite for tools that increase workflow efficiency and market transparency. The conversation will focus on the myriad of challenges and opportunities that come with integrating cutting-edge technology into Leveraged Loan trading workflows and bring different perspectives from the buyside.

• What makes Loans unique and why has the market been so slow to electronify?
• What are the major roadblocks & opportunities when it comes to electronifying the market and increasing adoption of technology?
• How can teams prepare for new technologies? What new skillsets are required?
• What does the future look like for Leveraged Loans? Will electronification in Loans have a knock on to other opaque markets?

Speakers:

• Moderator: Howard Cohen, VP & Head of Sales, Octaura
• T.Rowe Price
• Janus Henderson

FILS has been bringing the fixed income community together for 10 years, providing a platform to discuss significant changes driven by regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and macroeconomic conditions. In this panel we will bring together market experts who have been involved in FILS since its inception to share their views on how the fixed income market has developed over the years, and expectations for the next decade.