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Noeleen Ruddy

Noeleen Ruddy
Partner - Co-Head of Finance & Capital Markets
Walkers

Key Structured Finance themes in 5 year's time?

We expect ESG securitisation, tokenised assets, and AI-enhanced credit analytics to become central themes in structured finance.

The biggest challenge our industry currently faces?

Navigating inconsistent regulatory regimes across global markets remains a core challenge for deal structuring and investor alignment.

The biggest current opportunity for our industry?

The rapid growth of private credit and middle-market CLOs presents a significant opportunity for innovation in structure and execution.

The market sentiment for 2025?

Market sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with renewed appetite for issuance balanced against inflationary concerns and regulatory change.

Why are you participating in Global ABS?

It's a great way to network with the entire market in one place in a short time.

The best advice that you've ever received?

Your reputation is your currency—protect it.

Go to vacation spot?

Donegal, Ireland's most northerly county. I'm originally from Donegal – it has a unique rugged unspoilt beauty surrounded by some of the world's best beaches. Unfortunately, the weather isn't guaranteed!

All-time favorite book?

With a 2.5 year old, family time is precious so bedtime reading with my son is anything with pictures and colours at the minute!

If you could have dinner with any historical or celebrity figure, it would be?

John Hume.

The hobby or activity that brings you the most joy?

Tennis and regular catch ups with old friends.

Q&A with Walkers

Noeleen Ruddy
Partner - Co-Head of Finance & Capital Markets
Walkers

Market Foresight

Key Structured Finance themes in 5 year's time?

The biggest challenge our industry currently faces?