In The Know
Barry Bobrow partners with the Secured Finance Network to produce a series of video and audio podcasts focused on important trends and developments in secured lending. The In the Know podcasts will be a series of conversations with compelling thought leaders on important topics impacting the finance and secured lending markets. These brief and engaging discussions will give you information and perspectives critical to being more successful in your businesses by keeping you In The Know.
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Episodes
26 episodes
Unique insights into UK & European ABL markets with Jeremy Harrison, White Oak
In the latest episode of SFNet presents In the Know, host Barry Bobrow sits down with Jeremy Harrison for a wide-ranging discussion about asset-based lending in the UK and European markets. A legend in the UK ABL industry, Jeremy currently serv...
Holly Etlin Reflects on Restructurings Past, Present, and Future
In this episode, host Barry Bobrow has a candid conversation with Holly Etlin of AlixPartners. During a career spanning more than 30 years, Holly has played a central role in some of the most high-profile bankruptcies and restructurings to come...
Asset Valuations on the Move – A Discussion with Chad Farrell of Tiger Global
In the next episode of SFNet presents In the Know, host Barry Bobrow talks with Chad Farrell, Managing Director in the Commercial and Industrial business at Tiger Global. Chad is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Ti...
A Candid Conversation with Mike Scolaro
Mike Scolaro is Group Head of Asset Based Lending at BMO Commercial Finance, a position he has held for over 17 years. He’s an asset-based lending legend, and in 2024 Barry had the honor of presiding over his induction into the SFNet Hall of Fa...
Valerie and Barry’s Essential US Open Preview
Get ready for this year’s US Open Tennis Championships by listening to the fourth installment of Valerie and Barry’s Essential US Open Preview – featuring co-hosts Valerie Mason, Partner at Otterbourg, and Barry Bobrow, Head of Credit Markets f...
The Present and Future of Private Credit: Insightful Perspectives from Erica Frontiero and Jason Van Dussen
Private Credit, a product that has been around for decades, has gone through a period of rapid growth and maturation over the past 5 years, and now rivals the broadly syndicated markets in size and scope. Investors of all types from around the ...
Barry and Valerie’s U.S. Open Tennis Extravaganza 2024
Get ready for this year’s US Open Tennis Championships by watching the third installment of the US Open Tennis Extravaganza – featuring co-hosts Valerie Mason and Barry Bobrow. This special edition of the In the Know podcast features tenn...
Direct Lending Insights from Ted Koenig of Monroe Capital
The next release in our SFNet presents “In the Know” podcast series is now available. Host Barry Bobrow is joined by his longtime friend Ted Koenig, Chairman, CEO ...
The State of Financial Markets with Alan McKnight, Chief Investment Officer for Regions Asset Management
In this episode, Barry has a great discussion with his Regions Bank colleague, Alan McKnight, on the state of financial markets. Alan is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for Regions Asset Management, and is responsible for ...
Retailing and Inventory Valuations with Ian Fredericks of Hilco Global
In this episode Barry talks with Ian Fredericks, President of Hilco Consumer Retail, about the current conditions in the retail industry, as well as experience gained from recent liquidations. Ian is a member of SFNet’s Executive Committee and ...
Insights on the Leveraged Loan Market With Lee Shaiman, Executive Director of the LSTA
In this episode of SFNet presents In the Know, host Barry Bobrow interviews Lee Shaiman, Executive Director of the Loan Syndications and Trading Association. LSTA is the primary trade association for the leveraged loan market and oversees a wid...
On the Sidelines of SFNet’s Annual Convention: An Interview with Dan North of Allianz Trade North America
Dan North, Senior Economist for Allianz Trade North America, joins host Barry Bobrow for this informative discussion on a wide range of topics. He shares his views on Fed Policy and the potential for a recession, as well as offering commentary ...
Barry and Valerie’s U.S. Open Tennis Extravaganza 2023
Back by popular demand, podcast host Barry Bobrow and his fellow tennis wonk, Valerie Mason, return for the second edition of their U.S. Open Tennis Championship Extravaganza Podcast. The tournament starts August 28, 2023, and they have a speci...
Leveraged Debt Markets and ABL in the First Half of 2023
In this episode, host Barry Bobrow is joined by his friends Maria Dikeos and CJ Doherty of Refinitiv for a timely and detailed discussion of leveraged debt markets for the first half of 2023. As Maria and CJ point out, deal flow has been negati...
Cryptocurrency Regulation-A Firsthand Look Behind the Curtain
In this episode, Jennifer Palmer engages in a detailed discussion with Quinn Emanuel partner Katie Lemire, who previously oversaw enforcement and consumer protection at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Katie br...
On the Sidelines with Trevor Williams
For this episode, host Barry Bobrow is in discussion with Trevor Williams on the sidelines of the SFNet 78th Annual Convention, November 2022 in Austin, Texas. Trevor is the former chief economist of Lloyds and currently has his own consultancy...
Leveraged Private Debt and Asset Based Loan Markets in 1-3Q2022
In this episode, Barry Bobrow engages in a detailed market talk with Maria Dikeos and CJ Doherty of Refinitiv. Armed with Q3 market data they discuss the dramatic falloff in volume in the broadly syndicated markets for loans and bonds. They als...
A Deep Dive on Building Products and Housing Markets
Every day we are reminded of the impact of inflation and rising interest rates on two industries that are heavily represented in most asset-based loan portfolios, housing and building products. To better understand current trends in these indus...
Inside Look at SFNet
In this special episode, Barry Bobrow talks with the CEO of the Secured Finance Network and long-time colleague, Rich Gumbrecht. This Inside Look at SFNet tells a tale of dedication through the turbulent times of recent years. With initiatives ...
Those Pesky Supply Chain Issues Are Still Here, and Keep Evolving
Barry Bobrow and Steve Tanzi, President Hilco Advisory Solutions at Hilco Global, discuss how companies can address all of the issues in their supply chains that have resulted from the pandemic and its aftermath. Steve has over 25 year...
The Inside Scoop on Bank Regulation from a Former OCC Senior Leader
Joining Barry for this discussion is Kathy Dick, Founder and CEO of Salt of the Earth Consulting. SOTE is a consultant on risk management and regulatory issues for financial institutions that leverages Kathy’s many years in senior roles with as...
Barry and Valerie’s US Open Tennis Extravaganza
This podcast has nothing to do with business or markets. Most people who know Barry understand that his passion for asset-based lending is surpassed only by his passion for tennis. In honor of the US Open Tennis tournament that starts August 29...
It Can Always Be Worse
For this fascinating discussion, host Barry Bobrow is joined by David Chmiel, Managing Director of Global Torchlight, a UK-based political risk consulting business. David’s unique perspective on geopolitical events is on full display in the con...
Second Quarter 2022 ABL and Leveraged Debt Market Update
In this podcast Maria Dikeos of Refinitiv joins host Barry Bobrow for a discussion of the Q2 and first half of 2022 leveraged debt and asset-based markets. After a record 2021 for syndicated asset-based lending volumes, it would have been reaso...