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LFI Levered Lines Podcast | Season 3, Episode 16

This week on Levered Lines, host Steve Miller is joined by Chris Wood to discuss the evolving leveraged finance landscape, Huntington Bank’s growth strategy, and key trends shaping private equity and capital markets. They explore activity in the pro rata lending market, the challenges facing M&A, the changing role of direct lenders, and how banks are adapting to shifting market conditions.
The conversation also examines how AI is transforming investment banking, improving productivity, and changing the skills needed for future finance professionals. Packed with practical market insights and forward-looking perspectives, this episode offers valuable takeaways for investors, lenders, and leveraged finance participants.

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Speakers:

Steve Miller, Host, Managing Director, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ
Chris Wood, Executive Managing Director, Huntington National Bank

Timestamps:

Building Capital Markets at Huntington
Market Trends and M&A Outlook
Founder-Owned Businesses
The Pro Rata Market
Building and Scaling a Business
AI in Investment Banking
Career Advice for Young Bankers
Lessons from Board Service