{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders","title":"Syed \"Raj\" Imteaz, Head of ICR's Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory – Convertibles Demystified: How ICR is helping clients navigate a white-hot convert market","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1346,"description":"Issuing convertible derivatives can be a great way for companies to raise capital, but issuance can be complex and daunting. Today's guest, Syed \"Raj\" Imteaz, has made a career out of demystifying that process.\n\nRaj is the head of ICR's Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory. During his career at ICR, Barclays and Lehman Brothers, he has worked on more than 200 convertible and equity derivatives transactions, totalling over $125 billion in deal value.\n \nRaj joins us to discuss the state of the convert market, the importance of receiving unbiased advice, and the incredible ROI he and his team are able to provide clients.\n\nHighlights:\nThe importance of convertible and equity derivatives advisors (2:24)\nHow Raj's team helps companies save money (4:16)\nThe power of the ICR platform (7:16)\nThe importance of unbiased advice (11:50)\nWhat's behind the booming convert market? (15:09)\nWhy some firms shy away from converts (18:13)\nFactors influencing the future convert market (20:18)\nLinks:\nSyed \"Raj\" Imteaz LinkedIn\nICR Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory\nICR LinkedIn\nICR Twitter\nICR Website\n\nFeedback:\nIf you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VPbFZOgoHk78hrWlplrfMSrQROUNxI8jcZ2Gv-hyKm4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYmFh/NWFlNGJjY2Y0NGFk/YmM2NWJiMTI4NmVh/OWQ4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}