November 2024
Welcome to the monthly digest from SEDA Experts — your premier source for elite expert witnesses specializing in financial services. Below, you’ll find exclusive insights from our firm leaders, case updates, the latest news on our experts, and introductions to the newest additions to our ever growing roster of accomplished practitioners.
INSIGHTS
The Current State of ESG Litigation
Edward Baker of SEDA draws on over 40 years of experience in investment management, specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate governance, to offer a comprehensive analysis on the increasing prevalence of climate-related litigation.
CASE UPDATES
SEDA Municipal Bond Market Expert Supports Settlement in FINRA Arbitration
SEDA Expert Arthur Miller was retained to provide expert guidance on the municipal bond market in a FINRA arbitration.
EXPERTS IN THE NEWS
Avinash Persaud was interviewed by Akshat Rathi for Bloomberg’s Zero podcast, Episode 100: “The fight over finance brewing at COP29: Moving Money." Persaud noted that the challenge with climate finance is that “the people who benefit and the people who pay are different.
Craig Coben, a regular contributor to FT Alphaville (registration required), explains why IPO volumes have lagged even as stock markets hit all-time highs.
Steven Kargman's article entitled “The Tale of Two Debt Burdens: A Day of Reckoning for China’s Debt-fueled Infrastructure Development at Home and Abroad” has been featured in Columbia Law School’s CLS Blue Sky Blog, the Oxford Business Law Blog (OBLB), the Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Roundtable, and the SGRI Blog. The article was originally published in International Insolvency & Restructuring Report 2024/25 and was republished in AIRA Journal (the journal of the Association of Insolvency Restructuring Advisors).
Kathryn Porter spoke at Energy Trading Week Europe on the current risks present in relying on renewables and published a report with The Global Warming Policy Foundation on the risk of relying on interconnectors during electricity shortages in the UK.
Mike Airheart spoke on a panel for The Private Directors Association on board governance.
Dr. Mark Calabria discussed the future of housing finance at the Bipartisan Policy Center and on a webinar for The Big Picture.
Jason Cave highlights the difficulty in addressing low housing supply and soaring mortgage costs, noting the critical role of local governments in an article for The Financial Brand. He also discussed cash sweep programs and the upcoming FDIC rules impacting broker-dealers on a panel hosted by The BaaS Association.
NEW HIRES
SEDA continues to expand its Private Equity, M&A transactions, and Risk Management practices.
We are excited to introduce:
Robert Ohrenstein is a market-leading transaction adviser to private equity and similar investors. His career includes leadership roles at KPMG, where he served as Global Head of Private Equity and Vice Chair, as well as advisory positions in various commercial and charitable organizations.
Paolo Mammola has over 35 years of experience in financial markets where he has been a leader in the field of Risk Management with a particular focus on Counterparty Credit, Market Risk, and traditional Credit Risk. He was a Managing Director for 20 years at Citigroup and Barclays Capital, where he attained multiple global leadership positions.
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