A comprehensive set of new data fields for understanding credit agreements in light of LIBOR replacement
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The replacement of LIBOR as the base rate in the syndicated loan market creates a number of challenges in relation to credit agreements. While some newer agreements include language regarding the planned IBOR changes, there are many (particularly older agreements) that do not. The gaps in these agreements will cause uncertainty for a wide range of functions, including those with responsibility for portfolio optimization, investor relations, tracking accruals and trading strategies.
To help market participants manage the IBOR transition confidently, we are providing LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans that addresses rate information in credit agreements. Our dedicated experts are scrubbing credit agreements that exist in our global loans database and identifying the new data fields that will be needed to negotiate the shift away from LIBOR. These fields will be provided as a specific LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans offering.
Breadth and depth
Our LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans offering leverages the deep subject matter expertise of our Loan Reference Data team. It captures elements pertaining to LIBOR replacement, including LIBOR fallback language, across more than 8,000 active facilities with validated credit agreement data.
Transparency
As pressure from institutional investors continues to grow, the LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans service will give loan investors the transparency they need to understand how the planned changes to LIBOR will impact their holdings.
Best-in-class
Developed in conjunction with a design partner, LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans is a best-in-class, innovative offering culled from credit agreements. The service output has been validated by both loan managers and end investors.
Partnership
With LIBOR Replacement Data for Loans, we are working in partnership with our customers to help them stay ahead of major changes taking place in the loan market.
Patricia is responsible for business development and operations for numerous technology solutions for syndicated loan markets. In her role as head of Loan Platforms at S&P Global Market Intelligence, she works closely with the LSTA, LMA and market participants to develop new solutions that address cost and risk challenges in the loan markets. Patricia joined S&P Global (now part of S&P Global) in 2012. Previously, she managed loan trade closing teams for Goldman Sachs in New York and London, where she oversaw the bank's involvement in loan industry initiatives.Patricia holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the City University of New York, United States.
David is responsible for global business development for the company's Loan Platform Business which supports the leveraged and syndicated loan markets with products such as ClearPar, Loan Reconciliation, Notice Manager, Loan Processor, Custodian Services and Loan Reference Data.Before joining S&P Global, David was Head of EMEA Loan Documentation and Closing at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA) for more than seven years. Prior to BofA, he worked for more than four years at Lehman Brothers in several roles in high yield and distressed debt. Earlier in his 30-year career, he worked at Mizuho International, Calyon Asset Management and HSBC.
Mr. Woodling represents S&P Global in market-wide strategic initiatives and works closely with the LSTA, LMA, partner vendors and market leaders to create solutions that drive innovation, reduce risk and enable efficiency.Mr. Woodling joined Markit (now S&P Global) in 2005 as part of its acquisition of FCS from J.P. Morgan. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments as a client relationship manager for small to medium retirement accounts and performed enterprise system support.Mr. Woodling holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a triple major in Finance, MIS and Marketing from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is based in Dallas, Texas.
Sarah has product responsibility for ClearPar, Loan Reconciliation, Custodian Services and S&P Global's unified loan portal where market participants can administer data and collaborate with counterparts. Sarah also manages Loan Processor, a workflow application that connects agent systems to the market.Sarah joined Markit (now part of S&P Global) as part of the WSO acquisition from J.P. Morgan in 2008. She has held various management roles at WSO, including oversight of Notice Manager and WSO's Compliance and Agent products. She works closely with partner vendors and market leaders to drive innovation.Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas State University, and her Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Texas. She has held the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation since 2009.