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| Title: Opportunities in credit remain, but the key is active management |
| Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time |
| Duration: 1 hour |
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Markets continue to see an increased level of volatility given persistent AI concerns, geopolitical conflicts, and rate uncertainty. Despite this, liquid credit still offers attractive gross yields of 8.2-9.7%. During the UBS-hosted session, we will discuss how the various volatility drivers affect liquid credit markets (broadly syndicated loans, high yield bonds, CLOs), and how to access these credit opportunities. Accepted for 1 CFP / IWI / CFA CE Credit |
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David Mechlin is the Deputy CIO of the Credit Investments Group within UBS Asset Management. He joined CIG as a Credit Analyst in 2006, is currently a Senior Portfolio Manager for CIG with responsibility for senior loans and high yield and is a member of the Corporate Credit Forum. He earned his B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the Stern School of Business at New York University and is a CFA Charterholder. In addition, Mr. Mechlin is a member of the Board of Directors of The Loan Syndications & Trading Association (LSTA). |
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Eileen Liu Baumert is the Head of US Client Portfolio Management within the Credit Investments Group of UBS Asset Management. She joined CIG in 2016. Prior to joining CIG, Ms. Liu Baumert worked in various product specialist and development roles within Credit Suisse Asset Management. She has been with the firm since 2008. She began her career in finance at Lightyear Capital, a middle market financial services private equity firm, in a Marketing and Investor Relations capacity. She received her M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and a B.A. in Individualized Study from the Gallatin School at New York University. |
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