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The CLOser - September 2020

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We are delighted to present our September 2020 edition of The CLOser!

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We are delighted to present our September 2020 edition of The CLOser!

This EXTRA SPECIAL edition includes:

Our first ever Bringing You CLOser article - an inside view from a recognised CLO industry expert
US and European CLO market reviews
The latest trends in global listings
An update on our mid-June US CLO Warehouses – COVID-19 Health Check report
A look at TALF 2.0 and how Cayman Islands and Delaware vehicles may be able to play a role
The impacts of the Volcker Rule Amendment on US CLOs
A reflection on Irish and EU tax developments affecting Irish CLO vehicles
A very fond farewell to Mark Matthews, who will be retiring from the Maples Group at the end of November.

We hope you enjoy this edition and find the content engaging and informative!

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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