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LFI Levered Lines Podcast | Season 3, Episode 11

This week on Levered Lines, host Steve Miller speaks with guest Sean Griffin to examine how the loan market is evolving as private credit expands and trading volumes reach new highs. They discuss market transparency, the growing importance of data and digitization, and the operational challenges of supporting a trillion‑dollar loan market. The conversation also explores how technology and AI can improve efficiency without undermining human judgment, and what preparedness means as market structure continues to evolve. The episode concludes with reflections on career development and the skills needed to navigate a changing leveraged finance landscape.

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Speakers:

Steve Miller, Host, Managing Director, ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ:
Steve is a senior member of the ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ team and a long‑time observer of leveraged finance markets, focusing on market structure, data, and credit trends.

Sean Griffin, CEO, Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA):
Sean leads the LSTA, the trade association for the U.S. corporate loan market, overseeing initiatives spanning market advocacy, education, data, and operational efficiency.

Timestamps:

– Introduction
– LSTA mission and the loan market landscape
– Market leadership, governance, and efficiency
– Education, conferences, and industry engagement
– The role of data and market insights
– Private credit growth and transparency
– Settlement challenges and market infrastructure
– Preparing the loan market for digitization and change
– AI, technology, and operational efficiency
– Career advice for the next generation
– Closing remarks