CREFC to Host Annual Capital Markets Conference

Conference will feature speakers from Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Blackstone Real Estate

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry trade association that exclusively represents the over $5 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, is pleased to announce that its Capital Markets Conference will convene in New York City on October 26, 2022. With concerns over potential stagflation, the upcoming mid-term elections, and an unsettled global outlook, this one-day program comes at an opportune time for lenders and investors as we seek to navigate these uncertainties and their impact on the commercial real estate capital markets.

The conference will feature a keynote address from Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media. A two-time Presidential candidate and respected economic prognosticator, Steve won the prestigious Crystal Owl Award four times, an award given to the financial journalist whose economic forecasts have proved most accurate. In his CREFC session, he will share his views on today's political climate and his outlook for commercial real estate, given the current inflationary and interest rate environment. 

Other featured panels during the Capital Markets Conference include:

• The Housing Puzzle: Meeting Demand for Multi, SFR, BFR
• From the Trading Desk: Perspectives on Capital Markets
• What's in a Name?: Alternate Capital Sources in CRE
• Refinancing, Servicing and Modifications

Live stream attendance options are available.

"The commercial real estate finance industry is at a critical point in time as we face continued economic uncertainty, rising rates, the upcoming midterm elections, and an inflationary environment," said Lisa Pendergast, Executive Director, CREFC.

"As we look at what's to come for the balance of 2022 and 2023, leading industry voices and influential real estate lenders and investors will share their outlooks and perspectives on how to best navigate today's choppy markets. I look forward to all of the riveting discussions that will take place throughout the conference."

To learn more about CREFC's upcoming conferences and events, please visit: https://www.crefc.org/events

The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) is the trade association for the commercial real estate finance industry with member firms including balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers and rating agencies, among others. CREFC promotes liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets, and acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, playing a vital role in setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.

Contact:
Morgan McGinnis
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SOURCE CRE Finance Council