Spark | 4Q2022
In this issue, gain insights on the capital markets and Mesirow’s culture and leadership, guidance on the IRS’s new tax legislation and expert opinions on the impact of inflation on the high yield and equity markets.

Capital Markets Brief
Timely market perspectives as the global investment community strains to price inflation, interest rate risk, global macro-political risk and volatility / liquidity premia into their price structures.

How Mesirow’s holistic approach is driving success
In this Newsweek.com article, Mesirow CEO Natalie A. Brown discusses how “taking a holistic approach is important because our capabilities offer unique synergies, with different business working together to provide client solutions.”

Free cash flow is key to weathering recession
Mesirow High Yield Fixed Income Management CIO and Portfolio Manager Robert Sydow shares insights on inflation’s impact on the high yield market with The Wall Street Transcript.

IRS provides inflation relief
While consumers feel the pain of inflation in their everyday purchases, the IRS is offering some relief by making adjustments during the 2023 tax year that will lower the tax burden for most Americans.

Leo Harmon on WGN Radio “Your Money Matters”
Host Jon Hanson interviews Leo Harmon, CFA, CAIA, Mesirow Equity Management CIO, Portfolio Manager, discussing retiring while inflation is high, earnings expectations and potentially positive signals for the market going forward.

Mesirow named a 2022 Best Places to Work in Money Management
For the fifth consecutive year, Mesirow is honored as a Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments. This annual recognition is based on employee surveys and workplace policies.
Media highlights
The CEO Magazine | November 29, 2022
Diverse Portfolio: Kathryn Vorisek & Leo Harmon
PR Newswire | November 28, 2022
Mesirow CEO Natalie A. Brown named one of the Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America
Pensions & Investments | November 28, 2022
S. Korean institutions rediscover joys of home
Packaging Impressions | November 1, 2022
Mesirow Advises MedLit Solutions on its Sale to Resource Label Group
Mergers & Acquisitions | October 18, 2022
Resource Label Group Acquires MedLit