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KBRA announces the retirement of Roy Chun, Senior Managing Director, after nearly a decade of impactful leadership. Roy played a key role in shaping KBRA’s CMBS surveillance and research groups, overseeing the monitoring of nearly $700B in transactions and elevating the firm’s reputation in #structuredfinance. We are deeply grateful for Roy’s invaluable contributions, dedication, and vision that helped build the foundation of our success. As we bid him farewell, we’re excited to see Rob Grenda, Managing Director, take up the mantle and continue advancing the team’s mission of delivering transparent, investor-focused analytics. #CreditRatings #CMBS #FinancialLeadership

Have you heard that “Achieve Home Loans is sponsoring a #securitization of revenue from first- and second-lien home equity lines of #credit,” known as a HELOC #loan, “raising $210.9 million through” ACHM Trust 2025-HE1; a KBRA-rated transaction. Access our New Issue Report today https://lnkd.in/dE_gHa-b or read the full Arizent Asset Securitization Report story here https://lnkd.in/daS_935h

KBRA releases new research exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) integration could impact European sovereigns and support economic revitalization across the region. The report examines AI's potential to address structural challenges and its implications for sovereign credit risk analysis. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eT6w9DZ4 #ArtificialIntelligence #CreditRisk #Sovereigns #EuropeEconomy #AIImpact

KBRA is pleased to join AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)’s 16th Annual Spanish Capital Markets Conference on 3 April in Madrid. Don’t miss the Spanish RPL/NPL Markets panel, where Kali Sirugudi, Managing Director, #StructuredFinance, will share insights on: -Projected NPL ratios over the next 24 months -The evolving servicer landscape in Spain -Evolving credit rating agency methodologies This timely discussion will spotlight key trends shaping the Spanish market. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and sharing our perspectives—see you there! Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eBgY9KNe | #financialmarket #capitalmarkets

CNBC provided live updates on #European markets for March 27, 2025, covering stock movements, sector performance, and #investor sentiment amid global economic and geopolitical developments. “You have a new [U.K.] government that’s come in and tried to make changes that could correct the public finances, but growth potentially suffers on the back of that, #inflation could reinflate or remain sticky based on changes to [social security payment] National Insurance, already high borrowing costs and cost of servicing #debt, and the market just doesn’t like it,” Ken Egan, senior director of European #sovereign credit at KBRA, told CNBC. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d8Awb6uR

Did you know that the “distress rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (#CMBS) #loans secured by multifamily properties in New York City has more than doubled over the past two years.” Visit KBRA.com today to access our latest CMBS Trend Watch report https://lnkd.in/epAcyP7x or read the full story Commercial Observer story here https://lnkd.in/exVKRW98

Killian Walsh, a Managing Director on KBRA’s #ABS team in Dublin, moderated the Credit Ratings in SRT: Charting the Course in a Changing Market Fires discussion this afternoon at Invisso’s SRT Symposium, taking place in London. The fireside chat, which featured Frank Benhamou, Cheyne Capital Management, and Alastair Pickett, Chenevari Investment Managers, examined the role of ratings as the #SRTmarket evolves and expands. Access KBRA’s ratings and research on https://www.kbra.com/ | #creditratings #financialindustry

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, KBRA is proud to celebrate and honor the incredible women across our organization through our Employee Spotlights! Today, we recognize Gabriela Hodara, Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations. With a strong background in #CMBS and #CRE #CLO credit rating surveillance, Gaby leads KBRA’s investor relations efforts. She is also an active advocate for diversity and inclusion in #commercialrealestate finance through her participation in CREFC’s Women’s Network. In addition, Gaby has been a dedicated mentor in CREFC’s mentorship program for four consecutive years, helping to guide and support the next generation of industry professionals. Thank you, Gaby, for your commitment and contributions! #WomensHistoryMonth #KBRA #WomenInFinance #EmployeeSpotlight

KBRA’s latest research highlights a February rebound in retail sales and employment amid growing uncertainty. Shifting Trump-era policies, weakening consumer sentiment, and the Fed’s rate decision all factor into a complex economic outlook. See the comments for the full report. #RetailSales #EmploymentGrowth #EconomicOutlook #ConsumerSentiment #InsightfulResearch

Huge turnout today as our employees lined up for a mouthwatering meal from Joy Tandoor, brought in through our KBRA Community Connection (#KCC) initiative, which supports local small businesses while showing appreciation for our incredible employees. #KBRAemployees #SupportLocal #JoyTandoor #EmployeeAppreciation #NYCEats #CorporateLunch