Mr. Hughes has been with Axonic since its founding (2010), previously working with Clay DeGiacinto at Tower Research Capital. Appointed COO in 2019 and CCO in 2024, he oversees Axonic’s compliance program, operational processes, counterparty due diligence, valuation, and trade allocations, along with IT development, cybersecurity, and office management.
Prior to Axonic, Mr. Hughes was Operations Manager at Tower Research Capital, Head of Operations at Dynamic Credit Partners, and held roles at Nomura and Deutsche Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Delaware.
Axonic Co-Chief Investment Officer Matt Weinstein was featured in PERE Credit’s October 2025 coverage on commercial mortgage markets, discussing the tightening of spreads alongside a rise in origination activity. In his comments to Shihao Feng, Matt noted that while Federal Reserve policy remains an important influence, other forces, including overall economic performance and the potential […]
As featured in PERE Credit’s October/November 2025 issue, Axonic Capital shared insights on commercial real estate lending trends and the factors driving hotel delinquencies. Managing Director Tyler Kimball discussed how underfunded capex continues to impact refinancing and liquidity across the hotel sector, while Co-Chief Investment Officer Matt Weinstein noted that lending activity has rebounded as […]
Axonic Capital has partnered with Affinius Capital to provide first mortgage financing for mid-market development projects. The platform combines Axonic’s investment expertise with Affinius’ sourcing and construction lending capabilities, supported by Axonic’s insurance capital. Commenting on the partnership, Matt Weinstein, Co-Chief Investment Officer, said, “We’re able to deliver creative, flexible financing solutions to an area […]
As featured in Commercial Mortgage Alert from Green Street News, Axonic Capital is expanding its lending platform in the middle-market multifamily sector, focusing on workforce housing properties where fundamentals remain resilient. In partnership with CBRE, Greystone and Walker & Dunlop, the firm originated approximately $300 million in alternative-agency loans during the second quarter, with expectations […]
Peter Cecchini, Principal and Head of Research at Axonic Capital, was featured in Bloomberg’s September 11 coverage on the recent bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor and its implications for the asset-backed securities (ABS) market. Cecchini noted that demand from ABS investors has fueled rapid growth in subprime auto loan origination, often at the expense […]
