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Real Estate Developer James McManus Discusses Private Credit Concerns and Pending Litigation in Cowboy State Daily Show Interview

Darien, ConnecticutMcManus says his legal fight with FairBridge Asset Management reflects broader concerns about borrower protections, private credit oversight, and retirement-fund exposure

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Real estate developer James McManus appeared on the statewide syndicated Cowboy State Daily Show to discuss his pending federal litigation involving FairBridge Asset Management and to raise broader concerns about lending practices in the private credit market.

During the interview, McManus described his experience with FairBridge Asset Management and discussed allegations that are part of ongoing legal proceedings. The claims remain pending and have not been proven in court.

McManus said his concerns extend beyond his own case, arguing that the rapid growth of private credit raises important questions about borrower protections, regulatory oversight, and the exposure of institutional capital connected to pension funds, annuities, union retirement accounts, and other long-term savings vehicles.

Private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar market in recent years, attracting capital from institutional investors seeking alternative lending opportunities outside traditional banking channels. McManus argued during the broadcast that this growth has outpaced public awareness and that greater transparency and oversight are needed to protect borrowers and investors.

McManus is currently involved in federal litigation against FairBridge Asset Management and related parties. In the interview, he alleged that the firm used aggressive lending and collateral-related tactics that he believes caused significant financial harm. He further claimed that the issues in his case reflect wider risks in parts of the private credit sector.

“These are serious allegations, and they are now being addressed through the legal process,” McManus said during the interview. “My concern is not only what happened to me, but what may happen to other borrowers, workers, retirees, and families whose savings may be connected to this market without their full awareness.”

McManus also discussed his personal circumstances, stating that the dispute escalated while he was recovering from major heart surgery. According to McManus, the matter involved disputed fees, alleged changes in loan terms, default claims, and attempts to pursue collateral across multiple properties. These allegations are expected to be addressed through the pending court proceedings.

During the broadcast, McManus criticized what he views as insufficient oversight in certain areas of private credit. He said stronger rules may be needed to ensure that borrowers, institutional investors, and retirement savers are better protected as the market continues to expand.

“This is about accountability,” McManus said. “When institutional capital is involved, the public deserves transparency, fair dealing, and a system that protects ordinary people as much as it protects powerful financial firms.”

The Cowboy State Daily Show appearance is part of McManus’ ongoing effort to bring public attention to his legal dispute and to advocate for greater scrutiny of private credit lending practices.

The allegations discussed by McManus are disputed matters subject to ongoing litigation. No court has made a final determination on the claims referenced in the interview.

The full interview is available here:

About James McManus

James McManus is a real estate developer based in the New York and Connecticut region. He is currently engaged in federal litigation involving FairBridge Asset Management and related parties. Through public interviews and advocacy, McManus has called for increased attention to borrower protections, private credit transparency, and institutional-investor risk.

 

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BMA Conventions Announces Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 in Herndon

HERNDON, Va., September 16, 2026Two-day executive gathering will connect healthcare facility leaders and solution providers focused on smarter, safer and more resilient hospital infrastructure. BMA Conventions will bring the Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 to the Washington Dulles area, taking place Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia. The convention […]

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Two-day executive gathering will connect healthcare facility leaders and solution providers focused on smarter, safer and more resilient hospital infrastructure.

BMA Conventions will bring the Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 to the Washington Dulles area, taking place Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia.

The convention is designed for senior healthcare executives, facility directors, innovation leaders and technology providers working to modernize healthcare infrastructure and operations. The program will focus on practical strategies and technologies that can improve reliability, efficiency, resilience, safety and the patient environment across hospitals and health systems.

Key areas of discussion will include smart infrastructure and predictive maintenance, patient-centric facility design, energy efficiency and sustainability, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity and risk management, healthcare data and predictive analytics, AI-ready hospitals, air quality and HVAC, power reliability, modular design, compliance and procurement resilience.

The event format will combine panel discussions, industry expert talks, curated networking and focused one-on-one conversations. The goal is to create a high-signal environment where healthcare decision-makers can exchange real-world ideas, evaluate emerging solutions and build relationships with peers and solution providers.

Virginia’s Washington Dulles region provides a strategic setting for the convention, giving healthcare leaders from Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region a focused forum to discuss the next generation of healthcare facilities.

Healthcare facilities are being asked to operate more efficiently, remain resilient, support rapidly evolving digital technologies and create better environments for patients and staff. The Virginia convention is designed to bring the leaders responsible for those decisions together for practical, forward-looking conversations.

EVENT AT A GLANCE

Event: Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026

Dates: Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport

Location: Herndon, Virginia

Organizer: BMA Conventions

Event page: https://bmaconventions.com/smart-healthcare-facilities-convention/

ABOUT BMA CONVENTIONS

BMA Conventions produces executive-focused industry events that connect decision-makers, operational leaders and solution providers around the technologies, strategies and partnerships shaping the future of their sectors.

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“TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” começa com força! Investimento em valor versus negociação de alta frequência, o cenário global dos investimentos entra em uma nova era de reflexão

SÃO PAULO, BrazilEm agosto de 2026, o aguardado grande evento global de investimentos — “TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” — foi oficialmente lançado. O evento é promovido pela gigante de investimentos financeiros Topaz Advisors (TOPAZ) e reúne a atenção dos principais mercados de capitais do mundo, com o objetivo de selecionar o “gestor do fundo […]

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Em agosto de 2026, o aguardado grande evento global de investimentos — “TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” — foi oficialmente lançado. O evento é promovido pela gigante de investimentos financeiros Topaz Advisors (TOPAZ) e reúne a atenção dos principais mercados de capitais do mundo, com o objetivo de selecionar o “gestor do fundo de dezenas de bilhões” da TOPAZ.

Na formação inicial, dois participantes de grande destaque e com estilos extremamente representativos despertaram ampla discussão:

Johnathan Sterling — representante do investimento em valor de Wall Street, que segue há longo prazo uma estratégia de “fundamentos em primeiro lugar, buscando vencer com estabilidade”, defendendo a valorização intrínseca das empresas como núcleo, atravessando ciclos de alta e baixa e buscando crescimento por meio de juros compostos.

Mark Wexler — um trader de destaque no campo da negociação de alta frequência, que utiliza modelos quantitativos para orientar as decisões de mercado, especializado em operações rápidas de curto prazo e arbitragem entre mercados, buscando o maior espaço possível para lucros em movimentos de alta velocidade.

Este confronto de alto nível entre “estratégia conservadora vs. estratégia agressiva” e “valor de longo prazo vs. eficiência de curto prazo” não representa apenas uma disputa entre estratégias de investimento, mas também reflete, em um nível mais profundo, as mudanças estruturais que estão ocorrendo atualmente no ecossistema dos mercados financeiros.

O “ponto central das divergências” no mundo dos investimentos explode aqui

Atualmente, o ambiente financeiro global está passando por um período de ajustes intensos — mudança na política monetária do Federal Reserve, perturbações geopolíticas contínuas, correção nas avaliações do setor de tecnologia e rápido desenvolvimento das tecnologias de IA e negociação baseada em dados. Nesse contexto, o tradicional “investimento em valor” e a emergente “negociação quantitativa” estão enfrentando um choque sem precedentes:

O estilo conservador de Johnathan representa a persistência da maioria dos investidores de médio e longo prazo em enfrentar a volatilidade e buscar maior previsibilidade;

As operações agressivas de Mark simbolizam a exploração dos investidores de uma nova geração, impulsionada pela tecnologia, em busca dos limites da eficiência do mercado e da frequência de negociação.

A competição não é apenas uma disputa, mas também um realinhamento da percepção global sobre investimentos

A TOPAZ declarou no lançamento da competição: “O significado da TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global não é apenas encontrar a pessoa com o maior retorno. Mais importante ainda, queremos fazer com que investidores de todo o mundo reflitam novamente sobre a seguinte questão: na nova era dominada por IA, negociação quantitativa e disputas macroeconômicas, que tipo de estratégia é realmente sustentável? Que lógica de investimento poderá liderar os caminhos futuros de alocação de capital?”

“Os gestores de ativos não são mais apenas guardiões do capital, mas precisam se tornar parceiros estratégicos na construção dos caminhos de comportamento do capital.” declarou Adrian Leung, cofundador e diretor de investimentos da TOPAZ. “Este confronto é um passo importante para promovermos a transformação dos padrões do setor.”

Em uma era em que a gestão de riscos baseada em IA e a onda de descentralização avançam simultaneamente, a TOPAZ enfatiza que o papel dos consultores de investimentos precisa passar por uma transformação — não sendo mais apenas um preservador de patrimônio, mas também um arquiteto de estratégias.

“Não queremos apenas proteger o capital, mas também projetar a forma como ele se comportará no futuro.”

—— Evan Brooks, gestor de fundos sênior da TOPAZ

A competição terá duração de 5 meses e permitirá que espectadores de todo o mundo participem de votações em tempo real e interajam com as estratégias. As operações reais de Johnathan e Mark serão apresentadas simultaneamente por meio de um sistema de exibição de dados totalmente público e transparente, permitindo que todos os jurados e investidores acompanhem, avaliem e aprendam em tempo real.

A tempestade de capital já começou, e a linha divisória entre diferentes percepções está se tornando cada vez mais clara.

Neste confronto entre riqueza, lógica e a era atual, de que lado você está preparado para ficar?

—— TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global, campo de testes para uma nova ordem global de investimentos

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AD Mortgage Introduces New Lender-Paid Rate Buydown Option

Fort Lauderdale, FLAD Mortgage, a leading wholesale lender in the United States, today introduced a new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option, giving mortgage professionals greater flexibility to help eligible homebuyers lower their initial monthly payments without relying on contributions from sellers, builders or other third parties. The new option is designed to help AD Mortgage partners structure more competitive purchase […]

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AD Mortgage, a leading wholesale lender in the United States, today introduced a new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option, giving mortgage professionals greater flexibility to help eligible homebuyers lower their initial monthly payments without relying on contributions from sellers, builders or other third parties.

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The new option is designed to help AD Mortgage partners structure more competitive purchase offers while supporting borrowers with a more affordable start to homeownership. In addition, AD Mortgage has extended its Temporary Rate Buydown promotion, offering an additional 50 basis points in enhanced pricing on eligible loans locked through September 30, 2026.

Lender-Paid Rate Buydowns are available through the Wholesale, Non-Delegated, Correspondent Plus and Delegated channels for eligible purchase and rate-and-term refinance transactions on primary residences and second homes. Eligible programs include Conventional Fixed (DU-eligible), 30-Year Fixed Apex Prime*, Super Prime, and Prime. The additional 50 bps Buydown Promo does not apply to the Delegated channel or Apex Prime program. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

“Purchase affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing borrowers today,” said Max Slyusarchuk, CEO of AD Mortgage. “Our new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option gives mortgage professionals another flexible way to structure competitive purchase loans without depending on seller or builder contributions. Together with the extended pricing promotion for eligible loans, it can help more borrowers ease into homeownership and help our partners win more purchase business.”

Key highlights include:

  • Availability through the Wholesale, Non-Delegated, Correspondent Plus and Delegated channels
  • Eligibility for purchase and rate-and-term refinance transactions
  • Availability for primary residences and second homes
  • Programs: Conventional Fixed (DU-eligible), 30-Year Fixed Apex Prime*, Super Prime, Prime  
  • An additional 50 bps in enhanced pricing on eligible Temporary Rate Buydowns locked through September 30, 2026; the promotion excludes Apex Prime and Delegated-channel loans

 

Partners can create an eligible purchase loan in the AIM Partner Portal and select a Lender-Paid Buydown Plan in Products & Pricing. For loans eligible for the additional 50-bps Buydown Promo, partners must lock the loan by September 30, 2026; the pricing incentive will be applied automatically to eligible locks. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

The new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown feature delivers the flexibility and support that reinforce AD Mortgage’s commitment to being the Lender of Choice for mortgage professionals.

For more information, please visit https://admortgage.com/.

About AD Mortgage

As a premier direct mortgage lender, AD Mortgage offers a full spectrum of Conventional, Government, and Non-QM loan products with 24-hour turnaround times and some of the most competitive rates in the industry. In addition to their AD Power Jumbo loan product, AD Mortgage offers programs for Prime borrowers, Foreign National borrowers, as well as borrowers with imperfect credit histories. Programs with no income verification are also offered for investment property loans.

The company offers free concierge services, bank statement reviews, marketing tools and resources, and more to support the brokers they serve. In 2025, AD Mortgage received several prestigious industry awards, including HousingWire Vanguard Award, PROGRESS in Lending’s Lending Luminary Award, National Mortgage Professional’s Legend of Lending Award, HousingWire Industry Titan Award. This year, the company was also featured in CBS, Bloomberg, and Inc., underscoring its growing influence and leadership in the mortgage industry.

AD Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID #958660. 899 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For important disclosures and state licensing information:
https://admortgage.com/important-disclosures/

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