Tech firm eyes data-driven approach to CLO management
As New York-based tech firm Exos prepares to launch what it calls “the first truly tech-enabled CLO”, the specialist leading its efforts says technology could soon play a central role in CLO portfolio optimisation

Ex-Citi structured products co-head launches crypto investment firm
Citi's former structured products trading co-head has launched a venture investment firm for crypto companies, digital assets and blockchain protocols with an inaugural $1.5 billion multi-strategy venture

Baird targets CLO arranging business
A New York brokerage with a CLO trading business is making a pitch to be the first debut arranger of the year. According to market sources, RW Baird has hired CLO origination specialist Mario Verna with a view to building out a CLO primary business. In March, Verna left Guggenheim Securities, where he served on the CLO desk as a managing director.