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STERLING STAMOS PHILANTHROPY

The Story of A Book That Is Moving 'Mountains'
Basil Stamos speaks to the impact of Partners in Health, a nonprofit that works to deliver primary health care to poor people living in the developing world.
San Francisco Chronicle – February 8, 2008

Clinton Unbound
Former President Bill Clinton speaks about his philanthropic efforts, including his foundation's partnership with Sterling Stamos.
Condé Nast Traveler – September 2007

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VIDEO

Peter Stamos, Chairman and CEO
Wealthtrack with Consuelo Mack
PBS National March 14, 2008

Wealthtrack with Consuelo Mack
PBS National December 21, 2007

Daniel Okimoto, Chairman of Global Institute
Yoru Express
English language translation
CNBC October 30, 2007

Michael Kastner, Managing Director of Fixed Income and Head of Risk Management
Bloomberg Starting Bell
Bloomberg National October 20, 2008

In Focus
Bloomberg National June 7, 2007

Bloomberg on the Markets
Bloomberg National April 30, 2007


PRESS

Rates Cure Offers Little Relief for Housing
"We need to see Treasury buy mortgages and tell the market they are doing that," said Michael Kastner, managing director of fixed income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management. "That will help narrow mortgage spreads, even while Treasury yields rise."
Financial Times  November 11, 2008

U.S. Two-Year Yields Drop Below 2.00% in Overnight Action
Sterling Stamos Capital Management managing director of fixed income Michael Kastner attributes the most recent fall to continued distress in the financial sector.
CEP News September 29, 2008

Lehman Plan Met With Skepticism By Credit Investors
"It's a symptom of what happens when investors panic," said Michael Kastner, managing director of fixed income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management in New York. Spreads continue to ratchet higher and "they'll remain there until there's some buyers out there," he said.
Smart Money September 10, 2008

Frannie Mae, Freddie Mac Debt Soars on Takeover Talk
If assumed by the government, Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac's debt would be seen as safe as Treasury bonds, said Michael Kastner, head of fixed-income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management in New York.
Reuters
July 13, 2008

Green Power—Its Time Is Now
“The implications of the shift to clean energy and technology are profound,” says Peter Stamos, founder, Chairman, and CEO of Sterling Stamos Capital Management. “Clean energy and technology is, in our view, a several hundred billion dollar opportunity.”
Merrill Lynch Advisor  June 2008

Counterparty Risk Gets Takers
Michael Kastner, a managing director of fixed income at Sterling Stamos, said diversification is key: "We're making sure we monitor those counterparties and try and have as many as we can to stay nimble," he said.
Wall Street Journal (login required) – June 18, 2008

Finance Firms Find Plenty of Takers in Bids to Raise Capital
"There's basically demand up and down the capital structure," said Michael Kastner, head of fixed income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management in New York.
Wall Street Journal  (login required) – May 10, 2008

New Supply Hits Soft Market; Jobs Data Eyed
In the secondary market, there is "excess supply" of bonds issued by financial firms such as banks and brokers, said Michael Kastner, Head of Fixed Income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management. "Everyone's afraid to see another wave of write-downs, and they don't want the exposure."
Dow Jones – March 4, 2008

Bullish Investors Keep Faith with Treasury Trade
"Without exception, there is a lot of talk about the steepening trade among dealers," says Michael Kastner, portfolio manager at Sterling Stamos. "They are all saying the curve has more room to steepen."
Financial Times – February 20, 2008

New Figures Suggest that US Might be in Recession
"At this point, I do not think anyone will be surprised if we see growth for the fourth quarter revised below zero, followed by a negative first quarter," said Michael Kastner, portfolio manager at Sterling Stamos.
Financial Times – February 5, 2008

Credit Squeeze Casts Shadow over US
"There is a very sour tone between the Street and investors," said Michael Kastner, portfolio manager at Sterling Stamos. "The Street is not supporting the secondary market and we are seeing a buyers' strike among investors."
Financial Times – January 7, 2008

Bearish Start as Investors Stay in Hibernation
“Macro players are buying credit default swaps,” said Michael Kastner, portfolio manager at Sterling Stamos. “While caution dominates the market at present, that may change in the next few weeks.”
Financial Times – January 7, 2008

High-Grade Corp Bond Investors Still Looking For Sign Posts
"We’re in the New Year. The Fed, and the ECB, have made it clear they will liquefy the market,” said Michael Kastner, head of fixed income at Sterling Stamos Capital Management.
Wall Street Journal  (login required) – January 3, 2008