Insiders know that the credit management industry is an ever-evolving and growing trade. With regulation changes, current credit market conditions and new best-practice business approaches, the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (IACPM) serves as an informative resource for credit portfolio managers and other industry stakeholders.
The international non-profit organization serves financial businesses and institutions around the globe by conducting research on credit portfolio management, supplying the latest business news, holding events and collaborating with other organizations on portfolio risk matters. IACPM provides members with a knowledge-sharing forum to promote growth within the global credit market. Membership is open to all institutions within the financial industry that “manage portfolios of corporate loans, bonds or similar credit sensitive financial instruments.”
Benefits to credit portfolio managers include:
- Nearly 100 institutions based in 21 countries with IACPM member status
- Members include insurance companies, asset managers and some of the world’s largest commercial wholesale and investment banks
- Bi-annual conferences located within the U.S. and abroad, along with regional meetings
- “The Association represents its members before regulatory and administrative bodies in the US and internationally, IACPM also provides its members with industry representation and advocacy before regulatory bodies.”
News of the Trade
Since 2001, the organization continues to keep members and interested parties up to date on current credit management regulations and other business concerns.
In the latest article, “Credit Outlook Survey Forecasts More Difficult Credit Conditions,” IACPM discusses possible credit spread and default changes by referencing a recent IACPM survey stating, “A large number of respondents believe conditions will generally remain the same. Fifty percent of respondents say credit defaults will stay at current levels over the next year, while 40% believe they will rise. Thirty nine percent of those surveyed think North American investment grade credit spreads will remain unchanged, as compared to 42% who believe spreads will widen.”
Credit portfolio managers can find all published articles under the News tab on IACPM’s website.
Research
The Research Library tab holds data reports on IACPM surveys and studies. Recent publications include the “2016 Financial Resource Management Study: Balancing Complex and Compelling Constraints on Capital, Liquidity and Funding” and the “2016 Study: Observations on Model Risk.”
Upcoming Events for Credit Portfolio Managers
Philadelphia will operate as the center of credit industry functions for credit professionals this year. IACPM is set to host the following U.S. conferences and regional meetings:
- The IACPM Pre-Conference Roundtables —November 6
- The IACPM 2017 Fall Educational Seminar — November 6
- The IACPM 2017 Annual Fall Conference — November 7 – 8
An archive of past event presentations is available to members under the Presentations tab.
Industry Resources
IACPM provides credit portfolio managers with a collection of materials and educational opportunities to increase business success. At Optio Solutions, our agency operates as a resource to managers committed to that success.
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