We have been jammed getting two new clients live (one Backshop license and one CMBS data user) and delivering major loan servicing features for an existing client. As we finish up, we are turning our attention to doing a Backshop enterprise software delivery, launching our document service and closing more business.
I will be in New York next week attending an industry event — After-Work Seminar – SEC Disclosure Requirements — hosted by the CREFC (formerly know as CMSA). I will report next week on the latest developments.
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April 22nd, 2010 : Posted in Industry Standards, What's Going On | No Comments »
I assumed the SEC wouldn’t begin making new rules on disclosure until Congress/Obama passed the financial reform bill. Wrong. Last week, the SEC proposed a bunch of new securitization rules that represent real change and are already drawing controversy.
Download: SEC Proposal Summary : SEC Proposal Details
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April 12th, 2010 : Posted in Industry News, Industry Standards | No Comments »
This week the U.S. Senate released its version of financial reform with a bill titled “Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.” Like the House bill passed last year, this bill, among other things, stresses the importance of transparency. In fact, the first line of the Senate Bill says it purpose is “To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system. …”
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March 18th, 2010 : Posted in Industry Standards | No Comments »
We had our monthly MISMO status call yesterday and started implementing our 2010 strategic plan. The group is focused on pushing the adoption of the rent roll and operating standards to help achieve transparency and mitigate risk. We all feel this is a “make or break” year for MISMO, so we want to give a focused effort to promote adoptions of standards. Toward that end, here is what MISMO will work on this year:
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March 11th, 2010 : Posted in Industry News, Industry Standards | No Comments »
I spent the weekend skiing with a group of industry guys. Our annual trip is usually in Aspen, but this year we ventured to Whistler. It’s a boys trip with a rocking crew that works in lending, advisory, servicing and legal. Not much discussion about standards, rent rolls and MISMO, but I got a few props in.
Anyway, the town was still all decked out from the Olympics, and the bars were jammed. Here are a few pics and a video from the top of the mountain after eight inches of fresh snow. Enjoy.
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March 8th, 2010 : Posted in What's Going On | No Comments »
