Upcoming Events

In-Person/Virtual Luncheon: "Beyond Traditional Fixed Income"

Nancy Mueller Handal, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Bayview Insurance Asset Management, will explore the mechanics and investment potential of Asset Based Finance (ABF), particularly Residential Whole Loans (RWLs). She will cover how ABF structures generate returns, how to evaluate underwriting and servicing quality, and how these assets can enhance diversified portfolios. She will be joined by a representative from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to discuss the role of RWLs in FHLB pledging, including eligibility considerations and liquidity benefits. This luncheon is open to members and non-members. Full-time students can attend for free -- just select the "full-time student" ticket and use your school email address when registering. The in-person luncheon will be held at The Renaissance Savery Hotel in downtown Des Moines. Doors open and a buffet lunch is served at 11:30 AM, and the presentation begins at 12:00 PM. There are several easy parking options for this location. The 4th & Grand Parking Garage is just to the east of the hotel (a two- to three-minute walk) and costs $1 per hour. Street parking is also available in front of and around the hotel. For the in-person luncheon, please register by Friday, Jan. 2. A virtual option is also available. For those attending virtually, the Zoom presentation will begin at 12:00 PM.