GLG News by Structured Finance Experts

Anthony Catanach, Director

Anthony CatanachDirectorDI2 Associates, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

What the Former SEC Chairmen Missed...

November 19, 2009

Don't Let Banks Hide Bad Assets | online.wsj.com

Conceptually, the arguments favoring fair value accounting are sound and quite appealing. Unquestionably, financial statement users will benefit from data about how a company’s assets and liabilities change in value during a reporting period. However, there are two major issues associated with fair value reporting that accountants, investors, legislators, and regulators need to address in the wake of our most recent financial crisis.

Anthony Catanach, Director

Anthony CatanachDirectorDI2 Associates, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

What Have the Accountants Done For Us Lately?

November 19, 2009

Systemic risk legislation threatens FASB’s independence | www.accountingweb.com

Debates about the causes of the recent financial crisis have yet to focus on the inability of financial institution independent auditors to provide adequate oversight over management’s valuations of financial instruments.

Robert Canter, President-Founder

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Where is the Silver Lining?

November 11, 2009

Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Woes Won’t Spark Crisis - Bloomberg.com | www.bloomberg.com

This article supports everything this writer and many others have been saying, there will be no descernable recovery until the unemployment rate begins to dramatically drop.

John SalomoneManaging DirectorStructured Finance International, LLC 
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Not All Real Estate Is the Same - 4 Different Issues

November 9, 2009

Handling real estate loans will be a tough act | www.dallasnews.com

Real estate financing and refinancing poses 4 different levels of risk for lenders and owners, based on the project life cycle and its financing and overall structure. Broad statements about the looming problems are just that "broad statements" Real estate market participants must look at each transaction within the context of the 4 kinds of Real Estate Finance Structures, if they want to properly assess financing and refinancing values, issues and risk.

Robert Canter, President-Founder

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

We know why Geithner isn't Worried about the Banks problems with CRE Credit

November 2, 2009

Banks Get New Rules on Property | online.wsj.com

Last Week Secretary Geithner said "Commercial Real Estate Woes Won't Spark Crisis"Of course we now know why he isn't worried! It's called  Systematic "Extend and Pretend".

Robert Canter, President-Founder

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Not good news for the Retailers and Shopping Center Owners.

October 30, 2009

Consumer spending tumbles, incomes flat | www.msnbc.msn.com

This just confirms what this writer posted with the last three analysis'.With tight credit, high unemployment,  and a continuing battered housing market, there is no relief in sight and the consumer is loudly sending the message.

Robert Canter, President-Founder

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

If you believe the above statement, I have a bridge to sell you!

October 30, 2009

Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Woes Won’t Spark Crisis - Bloomberg.com | www.bloomberg.com

TheTreasury Secretary's remarks as reported in the subject article can not be believed.

Robert Canter, President-Founder

Robert CanterPresident-FounderPerformance Realty Solutions, LLC 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

This means more bad news on the commercial real estate sector

October 27, 2009

Stocks waver on housing, consumer confidence data | www.wtop.com

Consumer confidence fell unexpectedly...What gave it away? When you have unemployment hovering around 10% what should the experts expect?

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Basking in the Sun

October 24, 2009

Three solar companies set up units in Andhra | www.business-standard.com

There is lot of scope and room for expansion of power generation in India.Solar power will prove a boon for energy hungry population. There is an urgent need for more such projects.

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju 
          What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

State of Real Estate

October 23, 2009

In India, Property Stocks Act Like Tech | online.wsj.com

Customs and Practice define the rules of Real estate.Real estate is/has been real business since the Jurassic Age but Tech is recent.

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