CRED

CRED iQ Expands its Product Team and Announces the Opening of its New Headquarters

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

In addition, CRED iQ has added CRE & CMBS veteran Rick Fontana to its Product team.

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  • In addition, CRED iQ has added CRE & CMBS veteran Rick Fontana to its Product team.
  • CRED iQ is also announcing that Rick Fontana has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
  • Rick's background spans the CRE Finance ecosystem and includes deep experience in analytics, fixed income, CMBS and CRE product development.
  • "Rick adds vital depth and experience to our team as we continue to deepen the sophistication of our product offerings" noted Michael Haas, CEO and Founder of CRED iQ.

CRED iQ Expands its Engineering & Data Teams as the Business Continues to Grow

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

"CRED iQ's clients are expanding their engagements with more customized data and technology products," stated Mike Haas, Founder and CEO of CRED iQ.

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  • "CRED iQ's clients are expanding their engagements with more customized data and technology products," stated Mike Haas, Founder and CEO of CRED iQ.
  • Senior Engineers Reid Russell and Roman Zagrebnev bring a wealth of experience to CRED iQ including previous roles at NavigatorCRE, Cognizant, Citi, Pinterest and Convex.
  • CRED iQ also expanded its data team with the addition of Katherine Woods as Quantitative Data Analyst.
  • CRED iQ continues to expand its user community as CRE finance professionals are drawn to the company's precise data, highly intuitive platform and powerful analytics suite.

FINRA’s Maintaining Qualifications Program Second Enrollment Period Open Through December 2023

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

FINRA’s Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) is currently open for eligible individuals during a second enrollment period , until December 31, 2023.

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  • FINRA’s Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) is currently open for eligible individuals during a second enrollment period , until December 31, 2023.
  • The second enrollment period is available to those who terminated their registration between March 15, 2020, and March 14, 2022.
  • “MQP gives industry professionals a flexible path back to the industry,” said Joe McDonald, Senior Director of Credentialing, Registration, Education and Disclosure (CRED), Qualifications and Exams, FINRA.
  • Since the launch of the program, nearly 20,000 participants have enrolled, including more than 3,300 in the second enrollment period.

CRED iQ Names Harry Blanchard as Managing Director, and Head of Data and Analytics

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, the fastest growing provider of commercial real estate (CRE) data, analytics and valuation tools is pleased to announce that Harry Blanchard has joined the company as Managing Director, and Head of Data & Analytics. 

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  • NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, the fastest growing provider of commercial real estate (CRE) data, analytics and valuation tools is pleased to announce that Harry Blanchard has joined the company as Managing Director, and Head of Data & Analytics.
  • Harry comes to CRED iQ with a track record of impeccable leadership and executional excellence.
  • Harry has served in leadership roles at Moody's, MetLife and Wells Fargo during his career, and has exceptional knowledge of CRE financial data and analytics.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Harry to the CRED iQ leadership team," said Mike Haas, Co-Founder and CEO.

CRED iQ Launches Real-Time Distress Alerts

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, the fastest growing provider of commercial real estate (CRE) data, analytics and valuation is pleased to announce the launch of a breakthrough real-time data feed which is ideally suited for the current CRE environment. 

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  • Introducing CRED iQ's Daily Distress Alerts.
  • "In today's market, being among the first to be notified is a critical advantage" noted Michael Haas, Co-Founder and CEO of CRED iQ.
  • CRED iQ reported nearly $4 billion in maturity defaults alone so far this year.
  • "We listened carefully, and CRED iQ is now thrilled to deliver this exciting new capability."

Columbia Threadneedle Investments Launches Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (CRED)

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Columbia Threadneedle Investments today announced the expansion of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) suite with the launch of the Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (NYSE Arca: CRED).

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  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments today announced the expansion of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) suite with the launch of the Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (NYSE Arca: CRED).
  • Designed for investors seeking a thoughtfully constructed and accessible way to gain exposure to the real estate sector, the strategy incorporates the firm’s research intensity and proprietary insights in real estate in a cost-effective vehicle.
  • This weighting approach directly addresses financial advisor preferences towards real estate investing expressed in a recent Columbia Threadneedle Investments survey2, which found that income diversification and generation were among the top three reasons why financial advisors allocate to real estate.
  • This custom index represents the first collaboration on a strategic beta solution between Columbia Threadneedle Investments and its institutional real estate investment subsidiary, Lionstone Investments.

CRED iQ Reveals Risks and Opportunities across $25 Billion in Floating Rate Loans

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

RADNOR, Pa., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, a data, analytics and valuation platform serving the commercial real estate finance and investment communities announced an important expansion in the company's core data. 

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  • CRED iQ analyzed floating-rate loans securitized in the Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CRE CLO") universe and isolated key parameters of interest rate cap agreements.
  • While floating-rate loans face challenges in today's marketplace, the rate cap agreements represent a potentially meaningful asset.
  • CRED iQ's enhanced dataset covers approximately 700 rate cap agreements that provide $30 billion in protection.
  • "Floating rate and bridge loans represent some of the most challenging territory faced by CRE owners and investors," indicated Mike Haas, Co-Founder and CEO of CRED iQ.

Katten Litigation and Real Estate Associates Named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

CHICAGO and CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that associates Mario D. Robertson and Gabriela Sampaio have been selected as 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders.

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  • CHICAGO and CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that associates Mario D. Robertson and Gabriela Sampaio have been selected as 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders.
  • "They possess the characteristics and strengths we value in young leaders," said Chief Diversity Partner Leslie Minier.
  • They possess the characteristics and strengths we value in young leaders and share a commitment to Katten's core values of diversity, equity and inclusion," said Chief Diversity Partner Leslie Minier.
  • He is also involved in the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights' NextGen Leadership Council for Civil Rights.

MAZURI (MZR) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - March 1, 2023) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, listed MAZURI (MZR) on February 28, 2023.

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  • Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - March 1, 2023) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, listed MAZURI (MZR) on February 28, 2023.
  • For all users of LBank Exchange, the MZR/USDT trading pair is now officially available for trading.
  • Its native token MZR has been listed on LBank Exchange at 12:00 UTC on February 28, 2023, to further expand its global reach and help it achieve its vision.
  • MAZURI City provides a unique gaming experience through an in-depth hand-to-hand combat PvP and PvE, along with Blockchain technology integration, which will allow players to be rewarded with MZR Tokens.

Aronson Joins CRED iQ as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, the fastest growing provider of commercial real estate (CRE) data, analytics and valuation is pleased to announce that Chris Aronson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRED iQ, the fastest growing provider of commercial real estate (CRE) data, analytics and valuation is pleased to announce that Chris Aronson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Chris also served as CEO of eDiligence, as well as Chief Commercial Officer at CompStak, both CRE data and analytics firms.
  • "CRED iQ is the platform that the CRE world has been begging forI have never witnessed this level of client enthusiasm," said Aronson.
  • CRED iQ is a commercial real estate data, analytics, and valuation platform providing actionable intelligence to CRE and capital markets investors.