Welcome, Thursday, March 11, 2010

Chairman's Message

In the News and

Analytical Commentary

In The Loop

 

As the Chairman of Loop Capital, I am proud not only because of what we are - namely, one of the fastest growing investment banking firms - but also because of the attitude that shapes our success. This attitude is summed up in one word, "uncompromising."

We have not compromised in assembling one of the brightest and most experienced teams in the industry. We do not settle for less than the best when creating solutions for each individual client situation, even if that means going "outside the box." And we tolerate no conflicts or compromises when seeking the best interest of our lifeblood, our clients.

As a result, Loop Capital clients don't have to make compromises in choosing us - and they come to enjoy the many advantages of our intensely client-focused culture. This is why we now work with an extremely high-quality roster of governmental entities, corporations, and institutional investors - and why they continue to fuel our growth through referrals and additional business.

I encourage you to learn more about Loop Capital, and I look forward to learning how we may best serve you.

Jim Reynolds, Jr.
Chairman

 

 State Unemployment Compensation Funds:  The Fourth Leg of a Wobbly Stool”.

 

 In addition to the long lists of fiscal challenges facing state governments, many state Unemployment Compensation funds have been drawn down to very low levels due to the high sustained rate of unemployment. 

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Loop Capital Highlighted in the Bond Buyer on December 4th, 2009 for the New Head of Municipal Finance.  

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Loop Capital Markets named as an agent for the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) by The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Click  here to view the Fed's press release.  

 

Loop Capital Markets Issues Municipal Bond Volume Forecast for 2010.

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Loop Capital Markets and UBS Wealth Management Announce a Strategic Alliance.

Please Click  here to view media release.  

 

The Retail Market for Build America Bonds (BABs) - Developing? –Loop Analytical Services Commentary.

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Loop Capital Highlighted in Asset Backed Alert for New Additions on Structured Products Team.

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Recent Interviews With Loop Capital CEO Jim Reynolds: 

 

CNBC's Squawk Box on Dec 29, 2009. To watch the interview:

- Click here (Part 1) 

- Click here (Part 2) 

 

CNBC's Squawk Box on Sept 23, 2009. To watch the interview:

- Click here (Part 1) 

- Click here (Part 2) 

 

Bloomberg News on September 14, 2009.

Click here to watch the interview.

 

CNBC's Squawk Box on July 9, 2009.

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CNBC's Europe Tonight on June 9, 2009.

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CNBC's Squawk Box on June 4, 2009.

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Bloomberg News on May 28, 2009.

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Loop Capital Markets participates as a co-manager on Bank of America’s two tranche TARP warrant auction
On March 3, 2010, Loop participated as a co-manager in Bank of America’s TARP warrant auction.  The bailout warrants sold for more than $1.5 billion in the biggest auction of such securities in U.S. history by the Treasury Department.

Freddie Mac’s brings a $5.5 billion note transaction
On March 3, 2010, Freddie Mac came to market with a 3 year note deal.  Loop participated as a co-manager.

Loop Capital Markets participates as a co-manager in Comcast’s two tranche $2.4 billion debt offering
On February 24, 2010, Comcast Corporation issued $2.4 billion senior secured notes.  The transaction consisted of two tranches – 10 year and 30 year.  Loop participated as a co-manager on both tranches.

Loop Capital Markets Now Live 24 Hours Per Day, Six Days Per Week
As of January 1 st , 2009, Loop Capital Markets has expanded its operating hours to not only trade equity securities live during North American, South American and European trading hours, but also during Pacific Rim trading hours.

Loop Capital Markets Leads Deal for Cook County, Illinois
On October 21, 2009, Loop Capital Markets served as book-running senior manager on $244 million tax-exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009 C, D & E. The bond sale raised funds for capital equipment purchases and to refund a portion of the County’s outstanding general obligation bonds.

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