SCI In Conversation

Episode 39: Jair Martinez, Finacity

Jul 7, 2026

In this episode of SCI In Conversation, Jair Martinez, cco at Finacity, joins lead reporter Marina Torres to discuss the growth of digital platforms in ABF and trade receivables. Martinez discusses the rapid evolution of digital platforms in the ABF space, the real concerns surrounding blockchain-backed financing and...

Episode 38: Derek Dubois, Deerpath Capital

Jun 26, 2026

In this episode of SCI In Conversation, Derek Dubois, md and treasurer of Deerpath Capital, joins SCI US editor Simon Boughey, to discuss low to middle market CLOs. Private credit manager Deerpath has US$9bn under management, and for almost two decades has funded senior, cash-flow based lending to sponsor-backed firms...

Episode 37: Francesco Filia, Fasanara Capital

Jun 10, 2026

In this episode of SCI In Conversation, ABF Editor Jacob Chilvers speaks with Fasanara Capital founder and ceo Francesco Filia about the firm’s machine learning underwriting model. He reflects on the decision to build it in-house and the benefits it can provide at a time when traditional models are under...

Episode 36: Gregor Burkart, Enpal

May 6, 2026

In this episode of SCI in Conversation, ABF senior reporter Marina Torres speaks to Gregor Burkart, svp in asset financing at Enpal, about building Europe's first residential solar ABS programme in Germany. He explains why distributed home energy systems are becoming as much a national security story as a green one, and...

Episode 35: Alex Branton, Nodem Capital

Mar 31, 2026

In this episode of SCI in Conversation, ABF associate editor Jacob Chilvers speaks to Alex Branton, founder of Nodem Capital, about the firm's NAV lending strategy. He reflects on the transition of the strategy into a mainstream financing tool and explores where the origination opportunities are in...