U.S. banks, thrifts, and insurance trust preferreds - Alesco and Dekania

Alesco and Dekania offer investors access to pools of trust preferred and other securities issued by U.S.-based small and mid-sized financial institutions and insurance companies.

Cohen & Company has dedicated a team of 15 investment management professionals to its financial institution and insurance company trust preferred programs. Several are members of senior management; all have gained extensive investor experience in depository institutions. Their efforts are supported by Cohen & Company’s full research, underwriting and collateral management capabilities.

Advantages of Alesco and Dekania include:

• Favorable spreads versus other, similarly rated collateral
• Investments in regulated industries
• Historically low default/impairment history
• Broad geographic diversification throughout the United States

We bring something unique to our client base: experience in actually running the very kinds of companies that fall within our coverage markets. Our management team combines to bring more than 40 years of experience in founding and managing commercial banks, REITs, leasing companies, banks and online brokerages. It is this insight that sets us apart and enables us to add value on our clients’ behalf.