Fund Finance Association

📢 The FFA’s APAC Diversity Committee invites you to an engaging conversation on Neurodiversity in the Workplace – a topic that is now top-of-mind for both managers and team members who are looking to build optimal and psychologically safe work environments for ourselves and our colleagues. What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in different ways and there is no one "correct" way of thinking, learning, and behaving. It’s a call to first identify and then accommodate our differences, instead of viewing differences as deficits. Anuj Shah (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett) will kick-off the conversation with opening remarks about the Diversity Committee’s 2024-2025 initiatives and then Beelee Seah (Norton Rose Fulbright) and Lily Miao 苗蕾 (Appleby) will co-moderate a conversation and Q&A with Kavita Chandradhas from Undivided Consulting. Drawing on her own personal experiences, Kavita C. will tell important stories on neurodiversity and cover the following topics (among others): -What is neurodiversity? What are some of the different types of neurodiversity? -How Kavita’s experiences as a neurodivergent individual has impacted her working life and relationship with her colleagues. -How has the typical corporate workplace historically treated neurodivergent individuals?   -What does an inclusive workplace entail for neurodiverse individuals? 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13th 🕒 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm SGT ✨ Location: Artemis Grill, 138 Market St, #40-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dnzRbkzc

🚨 Nominations Now Open! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that nominations for our Industry Awards are open! 🎉 Do you know a leader who has made a significant contribution to the fund finance industry? Or someone who is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion? Perhaps a rising star on your team with a passion for shaping the future? Submit your nominations for the 2025 Fund Finance Association Annual Awards before December 30, 2024, and help us recognize those making a difference! The winners will be announced at our 14th Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium. Don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/eQknxFGx

We’re looking for proactive leaders to join our EMEA Executive Committee for a 2 or 3-year term. This is your opportunity to make an impact by leading key initiatives in the EMEA region. As a committee member, you will: - Lead thought leadership and market commentary efforts, including market education. - Contribute to regional Symposium planning and execution—taking a hands-on role in logistics, speaker engagement, and outreach. - Play an active part in steering committees focused on Marketing & Sponsorship, GP Outreach, and more. Read more about this role here: https://lnkd.in/drYgg76S Apply by 8 November: https://lnkd.in/dnnWBjRk

A big thank you to everyone who joined our FFA U 2.0 - US course in New York last week! We’re especially grateful to our speakers for sharing their expertise on the latest trends and developments impacting the fund finance space. After a full day of learning and discussions, attendees were able to enjoy a Networking Reception, generously sponsored by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and KBRA. Another fantastic FFA U event in the books!   📸 Take a look at the highlights from the day here! https://lnkd.in/gdsRBZmU

Now is the time to recognize someone exceptional in the industry! We are currently accepting nominations for our prestigious Industry Awards, with submissions open until December 30, 2024. Do you know someone who has made remarkable contributions to the fund finance industry? A leader who exemplifies strength and commitment? Someone advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our field? Or a rising star in your team demonstrating a passion for shaping the future of fund finance? Winners will be announced at our 14th Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium. https://lnkd.in/eQknxFGx

A big thank you to Lisa M. Ong, PCC, CPA for her impactful presentation for the Diversity in Fund Finance (DFF) community. Lisa shared her expertise as a talent gardener inspiring us to foster inclusivity, break stereotypes in the workplace and feel confident in our identities - because how we lead begins with who we are.    We would like to thank our event sponsors and Wish Out Loud® for their continued support of our DFF initiatives.  If your organization is interested in supporting the DFF community, please get in touch.    A special thank you Crédit Agricole CIB, Fried Frank, Haynes and Boone, LLP,Loeb & Loeb LLP, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for their generous support. Additional thanks to Frederic BAMBUCK, Stephanie Meherji, Kathryn Cecil, Richard Facundo, Flora Go, Albert Tan, and Natasha Puri, CPA, for making this event possible.  

Our final FFA U 2.0 session spotlight is Structuring and Underwriting GP and Management Company Facilities, presented by Elizabeth Tabas Carson, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, and Tom Glover, Managing Director at BC Partners. In this session, Elizabeth and Tom will cover key aspects of GP and management company facilities, including: - Fee stream due diligence  - Transaction structures  - Key risks and mitigants This session will provide valuable insights into structuring and underwriting these complex transactions, offering participants practical knowledge to apply in their roles. 

We’re excited to spotlight another FFA U 2.0 session: Key Factors and Trends in Fund Finance Credit Ratings, led by William Cox, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate, Financial, and Government Ratings at KBRA, and Gopal Narsimhamurthy, Managing Director and Head of North America Funds at KBRA. They will cover essential topics, including: - Types of rated transactions - Rating criteria - Practical considerations for fund finance credit ratings This insightful discussion will provide expert perspectives on the key trends shaping the credit ratings landscape in fund finance.

The countdown is on - only four days until FFA U 2.0! We're excited to highlight the session: The Private Equity Business Model, led by Joseph Rocco, Managing Director at Blackstone and FFA Board Member. Joe will be covering critical topics, including:  - Understanding fund structure and economics  - GP economics  - Traditional drawdown and open-ended funds  - The impact of fund finance  - Exits and continuation funds 

We’re excited to highlight our upcoming FFA U 2.0 session on Technical Due Diligence of CFO Structures, led by Nicolas (Ned) DiLisio, Vice President at Evercore. In this session, Ned will dive into key topics such as cash flow modeling and resiliency stress testing, offering valuable insights for all participants. As we count down to FFA U 2.0, get ready for an engaging and informative session—officially less than one week to go!