The State of the SPAC Market, with Ares's Allyson Satin and BTIG's Paul Wood

This week, we speak with Allyson Satin, COO of the Ares SPACs, and Paul Wood, Co-Head of SPAC Investment Banking at BTIG.

2026 has already been a breakout year for SPAC issuance, and deals are moving through the pipeline faster than they have in years. We discuss what's driving the rebound, why sponsor quality is rising to the top, and how SPACs are competing with a strong traditional IPO market.

Plus, we look ahead to the fall and Q4 for any positive or negative catalysts that could affect the SPAC market.

Give it a listen.