In the past few years we have seen a resurgence of the use of portable alpha strategies tied to hedge fund investments (and the financing arrangements that accompany them), a trend that this old-timer last encountered more...more
With four major interest rate benchmarks ceasing to be published by the end of last year, we thought now would be a good time to provide a refresher on alternative currency rates. In this article we first discuss the key...more
In the evolving fund finance market, lenders are constantly assessing ways to mitigate risk and enhance credit support in order to provide for the smooth operation of subscription-based credit facilities. One such credit...more
Subscription credit facilities are a widely utilized product in the fund finance market, offering sponsors access to a reliable source of financing to bridge capital call and to lenders collateral backed by investors’ capital...more
As interest rates rise and a potential recession looms, we’ve seen a flight to quality as new entrants seek to participate in our fund finance market. While most deals on our books have just one lender and one fund as...more
On October 11, 2017, the Fund Finance Association (the “FFA”) hosted its 3rd Annual European Fund Finance Symposium (the “Conference”) at the Landmark Hotel in London. Forty-two market participants sponsored the Conference...more