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Michael Nierenberg

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President, Rithm Capital Corp.

Search every verified Michael Nierenberg interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Michael Nierenberg, Chairman, CEO, and President of Rithm Capital, has been discussing the firm's evolution from a real estate investment trust into a global asset management platform. As of late 2025, Rithm reported approximately $63 billion in assets under management and over $110 billion in investable assets, following acquisitions including Crestline Management and Paramount Group. In interviews, Nierenberg has described the company's strategy of competing with larger asset managers, noting that Rithm trades at a lower earnings multiple than peers such as Blackstone and expressing interest in developing a long-only investor base. He has also discussed the firm's mortgage servicing rights portfolio, which he said totals $850 billion and touches 4 million consumers, and has mentioned the possibility of simplifying the company's corporate structure over time. Nierenberg has offered views on several market topics. Regarding private credit, he said he does not believe all private credit is negative, attributing recent headlines and gate restrictions at some asset managers to the distribution of private credit products to retail investors, which he described as potentially creating a "run on the bank" when those investors seek liquidity. On interest rates, he said he expects front-end rates to decline but expressed concern about long-term rates due to government deficits and debt issuance. He has also commented on commercial real estate, stating that regional banks are healthy and that the sector may offer significant investment opportunities, while noting his firm planned to be more defensive in its approach. On artificial intelligence, he said there will be winners and losers among companies investing heavily in the space and expressed caution about the scale of such projects.

Recent appearances

  • #120 - Michael Nierenberg: Rithm’s Evolution Beyond a REIT

    April 28, 2026 · 📺 Insightful Investor

    Michael is CEO of Rithm Capital, a global asset management platform with approximately $63 billion in AUM and over $110 billion in investable assets (as of 12/31/25). In this episode, we discuss Rithm’s evolution beyond its REIT roots, competing with larger asset managers, navigating public and private markets, and Michael’s views on credit, commercial real estate, asset‑based finance, and housing as investors search for yield. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation,…

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  • Perceived US Credit Risk Hits Highest Levels Since May

    March 13, 2026 · 📺 Bloomberg Podcasts

    Michael Nierenberg, CEO at Rithm Capital, discusses the markets and how traders are mitigating the level of risk facing private credit. BNP Paribas SA is holding discussions with investors about a potential significant risk transfer tied to about €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion) of corporate loans, according to people familiar with the matter, as the war in the Middle East tests risk appetite. Marketing is at an early stage and the terms are subject to change, said the people, who declined to be identified because the discussions are private.  The deal, under BNP Paribas’s Resonance program, come…

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  • Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Ziad Daoud & Michael Nierenberg | Bloomberg Surveillance

    March 13, 2026 · 📺 Bloomberg Podcasts

    Tom Keene breaks down the Single Best Idea from the latest edition of Bloomberg Surveillance Radio. In this episode, we feature our conversations with Ziad Daoud from Bloomberg Economics and Michael Nierenberg of Rithm Capital. Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Tom Keene, Paul Sweeney, Lisa Mateo and Michael Barr have the economy and the markets "under surveillance" as they cover the latest in finance, economics and investment, and talk with the leading voices shaping th…

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  • Positioning for the Next CRE and Credit Market Cycles with Michael Nierenberg

    February 12, 2026 · 📺 Walker & Dunlop

    Willy was joined by Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital, a diversified global asset manager with a growing footprint across private credit and real estate assets. Together, they discussed the evolution of Rithm Capital into a scaled asset management platform, the health of the U.S. consumer and asset-based lending markets, housing trends across single-family and multifamily, strategic shifts in the banking industry, and the macro outlook, including AI investment and today’s market risks. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Willy introduces Michael Nie…

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  • Stocks Rise as Rally Eases After $17T Surge | The Close 10/31/2025

    October 31, 2025 · 📺 Bloomberg Television

    Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Stonex Groups’ Kathryn Rooney Vera, GoDaddy’s Aman Bhutani, TD Cowen’s Jason Gabelman, Aon’s Greg Case, Crossmark Global Investments’ Victoria Fernandez, Rithm’s Michael Nierenberg, Wellington’s Laura Kirk, Rithm Capital CEO, Speedrun’s Andrew Chen and Sweatpals’ Salar Shahini, Mr Chow’s Michael Chow, Catch Hospitality Group’s Eugene Remm. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Bloomberg Markets: The Close 00:03:18 - Stonex Groups’ Kat…

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  • Traders Brace for Busy Earnings Week | Bloomberg Open Interest 04/28/2025

    April 28, 2025 · 📺 Bloomberg Television

    It's the busiest week for S&P 500 earnings with companies worth $20 trillion dollars set to report results. IBM plans to invest $150 billion dollars in America over the next five years; Domino's misses its estimates; German pharma company Merck is buying US biotech SpringWorks; We discuss market appetite for M&A with Rithm Capital CEO Michael Nierenberg. And small businesses ask for tariff relief. The CEO of Babylist joins our C-Suite to talk about her appeals to the administration. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Bloomberg Open Interest 00:01:46 - Caroline Hyde, Bloomberg News 00:05:20 - Tyler Ken…

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  • Rithm CEO on M&A in Real Estate, Possible Newrez IPO

    April 28, 2025 · 📺 Bloomberg Television

    Michael Nierenberg, Rithm Capital Chairman, President and CEO joined Wall Street Beat on Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about M&A in the real estate space and how to find opportunities in these volatile markets. Sign up for the Wealth newsletter, a guide to your money, delivered weekly: https://bloom.bg/3R5A4Ue -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute marke…

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  • Regional banks are healthy, says Rithm Capital CEO

    February 07, 2024 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Rithm Capital CEO Michael Nierenberg joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's acquisition of Sculptor Capital Management, how concerned the chief executive is about the commercial real estate market, and more.

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  • How Rithm’s $720 Million Bid for Sculptor Came Together

    October 30, 2023 · 📺 Bloomberg Television

    Rithm Capital Chairman and CEO Michael Nierenberg discusses his firm’s $720 Million bid for Sculptor Capital Management Inc. and the importance of gaining the support from Sculptor founder and major shareholder Dan Och. He speaks with Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets." -------- Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on... Twitter:   / business   Facebook:   / bloombergbusiness   Instagram:   / bloombergbusiness  

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  • How Rithm's $720 million offer for Sculptor came about

    October 30, 2023 · 📺 Bloomberg en Español

    The chairman and chief executive officer of Rithm Capital, Michael Nierenberg, discusses his company's $720 million offer for Sculptor Capital Management Inc., and talks about the importance of having secured the support of Sculptor's founder and principal shareholder, Dan Och. Michael speaks with Sonali Basak in a segment of “Bloomberg Markets”. New videos in Spanish every day! Subscribe here! / @bloomberg_espanol @bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg offers the latest global financial news, market analysis and informative documentaries directly from Bloomberg, now available in Spanish. For more…

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  • Rithm CEO on Winning Support to Buy Sculptor

    October 30, 2023 · 📺 Bloomberg Television

    Rithm Capital Chairman and CEO Michael Nierenberg talks about the effort to buy Sculptor Capital Management Inc. for $720 million. Shareholders now have to vote on the deal which has the support of Sculptor founder and major shareholder Dan Och. Nierenberg speaks with Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets." Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on... Twitter:   / business   Facebook:   / bloombergbusiness   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake/?...

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