The FFA’s NextGen’s APAC team announced its first event this week, a program titled “Fund Structures in Asia Pacific 101.” The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. (Hong Kong time) on Tuesday, March 30. On Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. (New York time), the Diversity in Fund Finance group hosts its first Boundary Breakers event, featuring a conversation with Vicky Du, Global Head of Fund Finance at Standard Chartered Bank, and moderated by Albert Tan of Haynes and Boone.
The Fund Finance Association is soliciting nominations for its 2021 Industry Awards.
Fund Fanatics Scott Aleali and Jeff Maier take a (virtual) trip to the Caribbean to chat with Cayman lawyer Michael O’Connor of Conyers about the Private Funds Act, Cayman opinions and the ultimate concert to attend, post-COVID. Check it out here.
Stifel Bank is looking for a Director/Managing Director in its Fund Banking division, preferably on the West Coast.
Cadwalader is looking to hire associates in its Fund Finance group in the Charlotte, New York or Washington, D.C. offices.
The fund finance markets have maintained their active pace into March without any signs of letup the last two weeks. Here are some of our recent market observations as well as some of my forecasts for the year ahead.
FFA NextGen and Diversity teams held a panel session this week on “Cross-Border Relationships: A Journey in Diversity.” Over 100 attendees tuned in to the discussion moderated by David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary, with panelists Shani Unantenne, Executive Director, Financial Institutions Europe at ANZ; Valery Nformba, Solicitor at Macfarlanes LLP; Wol Kolade, Managing Partner at Livingbridge; and Yomi Akinyemi, Director at Wells Fargo. Read on for some key takeaways.
Brickfield founder Rory Smith has posted an article with some observations on the use of LinkedIn during the recruitment process in niche sectors like Fund Finance, based on recent feedback from clients and candidates. Is a one-size-fits-all approach appropriate?
Crestline Investors, Inc. announced last week that its Fund Liquidity Solutions team was recognized as the 2020 Fund Financier of the Year by Private Debt Investor magazine for the second time in the past three years.
Silicon Valley Bank’s New York Global Fund Banking division promoted a host of bankers recently. Anna Etra was promoted to Vice President I. Matt Finn and Ben Lee were both promoted to Vice President II. Marc Remini was promoted to Director. Congrats to Anna, Matt, Ben and Marc!
Cadwalader's New York office seeks a junior associate and a midlevel associate for positions specializing in Fund Finance and Derivatives. The ideal candidates will have experience at a financial institution or law firm involving secured lending and/or derivatives.