Video | Mark Thomas talks to Cavendish about Volta and CLOs

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Analyst Mark Thomas sat down with Cavendish Securities to talk about Volta Finance and CLOs.

In this short video, Mark discusses the performance and dynamics of the Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) market. He delves into the factors driving strong returns, the role of corporate profitability, and how AXA’s management benefits Volta Finance. The conversation covers the risk and reward shifts within the market and the strategic advantage AXA’s resources provide in navigating these changes.

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