CHICAGO April 18 2016, – Mesirow Financial announced that it successfully led the $197 million sale-leaseback for 143 Bob Evans restaurant properties across the Midwest Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Under the deal which closed April 14 2016 Mesirow Financial along with National Retail Properties Inc will separately own the 143 properties Led by Senior Managing Directors Garry Cohen and Douglas Barker Mesirow Financial’s…

$76MM Construction-to-Permanent Loan Transaction Represents One of the Largest Credit Tenant Lease Transactions on the Island over Past Two Years, CHICAGO April 18 2019,  – Mesirow announced that it has successfully structured and arranged Credit Tenant Lease (CTL construction-to-permanent financing in the amount of approximately $76777000 for the development of a soon to-be-built US Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico The US Department of Veterans Affairs engaged in a public-private partnership (P3 with local developer AJM…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices in 20 cities we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters our…, About Arbona Group/AJM Management LLC, Arbona Group founded in 1979 is composed of several legal entities each one with a special purpose with a solid trajectory in the development and management of industrial and commercial properties in Puerto Rico AJM Management LLC is a division of the Arbona Group To learn more please visit  empresasarbonacom , About RiskOne Group, RiskOne Group is a multidisciplinary firm with services in Insurance & Risk Management Health & Benefits Commercial Real Estate and Human Resources Consulting RiskOnes boutique approach allows its customers to enjoy the personalized attention and detailed oriented services of a small firm Each of RiskOnes partners has over 20 years of experience in their respective fields with local/…

Transaction represents one of the first tax-exempt healthcare P3 financings in the US, CHICAGO August 31 2020,  –  Mesirow (the firm today announced that its Public Finance and Credit Tenant Lease (CTL and Structured Debt Products teams acted as the senior underwriter for one of the first tax-exempt healthcare public-private partnership (P3 financings in the United States Mesirow acted as the financing arm of the winning development team that was assembled by the Board of Trustees of the University of…, About Mesirow Public Finance, Mesirow Public Finance has a longstanding tradition of providing objective professional services to a diverse group of public sector clients The teams regional bankers located in four major cities across the US maintain the day-to-day relationships with clients and coordinate their specific financial needs Over the last two years the Public Finance team has acted as underwriter on over $38…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices in 20 cities we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters our…

•,     , Key new hires enhance firm’s Institutional Sales and Trading and Public Finance capabilities  •    Team additions will broaden and diversify product offerings and account base , CHICAGO June 28 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the addition of several key new hires across Mesirow Capital Markets which encompasses capabilities including Institutional Sales and Trading (IS&T and Public Finance, Elizabeth Funk, joins the firm as a managing director in the IS&T municipal underwriting group She adds extensive experience in both competitive and negotiated municipal underwriting with a special expertise in high-yield bonds to Mesirow’s underwriting group  Elizabeth joins Mesirow from Hilltop Securities where she served as the Managing Director of underwriting and debt capital markets Prior she served in…, Daniel Toboja, also recently joined the firm to lead the IS&T high-yield municipal trading desk He has more than 15 years of experience managing trading desks and trading general and high-yield bonds Daniel will utilize Mesirow’s credit research and established trading desk to diversify Mesirow’s product offering Daniel most recently served as the Director and Head of Midwest Trading/Pre-paid gas at…, Blake Oslan, to enhance its distribution capabilities as a salesman in the municipal department Blake will focus on expanding Mesirow’s coverage to different institutional clients including banks   “Strategically expanding our team and capabilities is a vital part of our commitment to serving clients” said, Jeff Levine Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Sales and Trading “These seasoned professionals bring specific skills that will enhance our ability to provide high-quality sales and trading solutions We are excited to welcome them to the team and in the months ahead look forward to bringing on additional talent to the firm” In addition the firm recently hired several municipal bankers to Mesirow Public Finance, Chris Sheehan, and, Jeff Wilke, in Maryland, Sam Gruer, in New York and, Bill Gumbert, in Texas not only expand Mesirow’s regional coverage but also significantly deepen its expertise in high-yield derivatives and school district banking Mesirow is continuing to consider options to expand its banking trading and sales capabilities  About Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading As part of the firm’s Capital Markets and Investment Banking unit Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading…

​​​​​Firm becomes member of dealer group for the world’s oldest and largest regional multilateral development bank CHICAGO April 19 2022 – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that the firm will become an approved underwriter for Inter-American Development Bank (IDB the main source of multilateral financing for economic social and institutional development…, Laura Fan Head of Funding Inter-American Development Bank, “Since 1959 the Inter-American Development Bank has been the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean” said, George Barbar Senior Managing Director Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading, “We are proud to join the IDB dealer group and partner with this leading institution to provide equitable and sustainable development solutions” With more than 60 salespeople and traders and $174 billion in annual trading volume Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading is poised to make a significant contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank As a firm Mesirow has a long history of…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…

Key hire deepens Mesirows estate planning expertise and reflects the firms commitment to comprehensive wealth planning, CHICAGO December 13 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the appointment of Rebecca Solomon as an Estate Planning Specialist within its Wealth Management group Rebecca brings more than 25 years of experience in advanced estate planning and business succession advice to the team  In her new role Rebecca will serve as a centralized specialized estate planning resource for…, Rebecca Solomon, “Joining the firm represents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Mesirows experienced Wealth Advisors in serving our clients over time and across generations”  Rebeccas extensive experience encompasses estate planning estate tax reduction strategies business succession and philanthropic planning Prior to joining Mesirow she served as a Vice President at The Nautilus Group a membership-…, Brian Price, Head of Mesirow Advisory Services, “We look forward to leveraging her expertise as we focus on growing our wealth management business through organic growth as well as future key hires and potential acquisitions in the wealth management space”  In September 2023 Mesirow acquired, Front Barnett Associates LLC, a leading high net worth and ultra-high net worth wealth manager and registered investment advisor firm In late 2021 the firm also announced a strategic plan to accelerate growth by expanding its Wealth Management Capital Markets and Investment Advisory presence in Florida and the US Southeast, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…

Mesirow CEO named to inaugural list of the Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America by, WomenInc, Honors women executives across industries for accomplishment influence and commitment to bettering communities and inspiring others, CHICAGO November 28 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that, CEO Natalie A Brown, has been named to WomenInc ’s inaugural list of the Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America As the leading women business and lifestyle magazine WomenInc ’s list features women executives influencers and achievers impacting corporate America in its fall issue WomenInc is proud to present the 2022 Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America In this issue we assembled an…, Catrina Young Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer of, WomenInc, magazine, These innovative trailblazers have led efforts to foster growth for some of the countrys highest-performing companies throughout and beyond the US market “Congratulations to each executive on this inaugural list” said, CEO, Natalie A Brown, “This honor equally recognizes Mesirow’s deep commitment to civic enrichment community engagement and workplace inclusion– all critical attributes of our valued and intentional culture”  Selection of the Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America begins with more than 500 prospective candidates in diverse fields The selection committee reviews information on executives in fields…

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce award honors prominent business leaders who advance Chicago’s business climate and make significant civic contributions In acceptance remarks Price addresses the imperative of workplace inclusion with key action steps, CHICAGO November 17 2021, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced that the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce honored Chairman and CEO, Richard S Price, with the 30th annual Daniel H Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership   “Each year we pay tribute to prominent business leaders who advance the Chicagoland business climate and make significant civic contributions helping to make our city a better place to work and live” said, Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO “Richard’s vision for diversity equity and inclusion is exactly the reason we are thrilled to honor him with the Daniel H Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership this evening He is a true representation of the Burnham Award as we celebrate its 30th Anniversary” “Richard is an individual who exemplifies the personal and professional qualities…, Kevin Cassidy, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Chief Growth Officer for Health Care Service Corporation “From his leadership to his passions Richard has a breadth of Chicagoland communities at the heart of his commitment to economic development and human services that drive equitable opportunities for all”  In his acceptance remarks Price focused on the imperative of…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…

Currency for return   |   Latest MCM viewpoints   |   Contact us   |   Explore currency solutions, US dollar outperforms all G10 currencies, US dollar outperformed the rest of the G10 in the first quarter of 2024 as other major central banks tilted more dovish than the Fed While soft data prints in ISM manufacturing and services and mixed employment data – an upside nonfarm payrolls number was offset by a large revision lower over the prior two months – offered little support inflation exceeded expectations with the most recent core…, EUR |, While finding general strength in Q1 over most developed currencies Euro trailed both a strong US dollar and a resilient Sterling While core CPI numbers have been moving lower printings have surprised higher with the last number coming in at 31% YoY vs 29% expected The ECB kept rates on hold at 40% in the March meeting as President Lagarde pushed back against an April cut although accompanied by…, GBP |, Sterling was a strong performer among the G10 in Q2 trailing only the strong US dollar over the quarter BoE Chief Economist Pill expressed his expectation of inflation falling below the target level of 2% temporarily in the coming months The latest labor data was dovish with average weekly earnings surprising lower and unemployment printing above consensus at 39% vs 38% expected However inflation…, JPY |, Yen underperformed the rest of the G10 in Q1 despite a rate hike in March as the BoJ overhauled their monetary policy framework Spring wage Shunto negotiations saw greater wage growth demands Labor cash earnings surprised to the upside at 2% YoY Toyota and other firms agreed to the largest wage hikes in over 25 years Yen weakness continued with a rapid rise in rates seen as unlikely prompting an…, AUD |, Australian dollar was a middling performer within the G10 over Q1 although performing well in March to end the quarter The RBA held its cash rate steady at 435% but seemed concerned by a very high unit labor cost However Governor Bullock described household consumption as particularly weak Employment change for February surprised higher at 1165K vs 40K expected as unemployment dropped to 37% from…, CAD |, Canadian dollar landed in the upper half of the G10 in Q1 following a particularly strong March The BoC left rates unchanged at 5% as the Governor indicated that it was too early to consider lowering interest rates Unemployment printed higher recently at 58% although the net change in employment was stronger than expected registering at 407K vs 20K consensus The BoC was encouraged by inflation…, CHF |, Swiss franc performed poorly in Q1 besting only the weaker Yen in G10 The SNB surprised the market by cutting rates by 25bps the first amongst its peers to lower rates Inflation continued to tick down with February registering at 12% vs 13% the previous month well below the 2% target level The SNB lowered their forecast for consumer prices to 15% in 2024 down from 19% in its prior forecast, EM |, Emerging market currencies were generally weaker in Q1 as the MSCI EM Currency Index fell close to -1% in a turbulent month with Mexican and Columbian peso as the rare outperformers against US dollar this quarter In China political tension with the US continued as US lawmakers made attempts to discourage investments into China with further pressure from the Fed’s higher for longer stance  TABLE 1…, FX Rate, Change 3M %, Change YTD %, EUR-USD 108 -223% -059% GBP-USD 126325 -091% 217% USD-JPY 151345 -685% -1206% AUD-USD 06524 -439% -259% USD-CAD 135325 -256% 001% USD-CHF 09007 -656% 143% Source WM/Reuters   Currency for return Currency Alpha Mesirow Currency Management’s (MCM Extended Markets Currency Alpha Asian Markets Currency Alpha Emerging Markets Currency Alpha and Systematic Macro strategy all suffered losses this…,  , Explore currency solutions, Passive and Dynamic Risk Management,       Customized solutions to manage unrewarded currency risk in international portfolios Learn more, Currency for Return,       Strategies that aim to profit from short and medium-term moves in the currency market  Learn more, Fiduciary FX,       Trading solution for asset managers and owners with focus on reducing transaction costs improving transparency and enhancing efficiency Learn more 1 The GVI is an internal proprietary model utilizing one month at-the-money (ATM volatility for G10 currencies including crosses plus BIS liquidity report weightings