Fund Finance Association

Due to the typhoon affecting Hong Kong, including office and transportation disruptions, the FFA NextGen Fireside Chat with Bo Hanson has been postponed.   The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. We will provide updated information regarding the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

✨ Register today for the FFA NextGen Fireside Chat with Bo Hanson on September 6th! As Head of Global Fund Banking at HSBC Innovation Banking, Bo will share insights on his interesting career track as a senior member of the fund finance industry, moderated by Adrian Chiang, Senior Associate at A&O Shearman. 📅 Date: Friday, 6th September, 2024 🕐 Time: 12:30 pm HKT 🖥 Format: Zoom Webinar Click here to sign up! https://lnkd.in/emcPhsiP

Our FFA University 1.0 virtual sessions will conclude with 🎙 Fazillah Durante, CFA and 🎙Kennan McBride providing an overview of the day's highlights and putting Capital Call Facilities into context for the attendees. To end the day, we’re excited to host in-person networking receptions on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST in both New York and Charlotte! NYC Networking: 📍 Location: Hearst Tower, 300 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019 ⏱️ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST Sponsored by Fitch Ratings Charlotte Networking: 📍 New Location! Aura Rooftop, 124 E Brooklyn Village Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202 ⏱️ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST Sponsored by: EverBank and Haynes and Boone, LLP Last chance to register—don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/d8ucGhJ9

✨Sign up TODAY for the FFA APAC NextGen Virtual Fireside Chat with Bo Hanson on Friday, September 6th! https://lnkd.in/emkv4MqD

The countdown is on, FFA U 1.0 is two weeks away! As part of our meet-the-speaker series we’re excited to present Session 2 of ‘The Credit Agreement’ featuring 🎙Ryan Warnock, 🎙 Todd Cubbage, and 🎙Ben Berman. They will cover: - Key Negative Covenants - Events of Default - Highly Negotiated Issues - Remedies - Legal Enforcement Analysis - Legal Opinions 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 📅 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 ⏱️ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST 📢 REMINDER: This program is perfect for bankers and lawyers working under U.S. law, whether you’re new to Fund Finance or looking for in-depth training. There’s still time to register—don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/gFUxErTE  

📣 We have exciting news! We are delighted to announce the return of FFA University 2.0! This in-person program is designed for mid-level bankers and lawyers transacting under U.S. law and will cover advanced issues in subscription facilities, NAV loan structures and issues, Collateralized Fund Obligations and the PE business model. A complimentary networking reception sponsored by KBRA and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will follow. Event Details: 📅 Date: October 17, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Manhatta - Whitman Ballroom, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 Networking Reception Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft LLP Office, 200 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281 Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Spots are limited! https://lnkd.in/d-Trvfpv

As FFA U 1.0 draws near, we're excited to introduce more speakers! Join 🎙 Nathalie Majlis, 🎙 Colin Doherty, and 🎙 Chris Delson for Session 1 of 'The Term Sheet and the Credit Agreement.' They’ll cover crucial topics such as: - The Maximum Commitment and Accordions - The Borrowing Case - Comparison with a Coverage Ratio - Exclusion Events - Key Reporting Obligations and Affirmative Covenants 📍Location: Virtual on Zoom 📅Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 ⏱️Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST FFA University will be held virtually on September 12th, and there’s still time to register! https://lnkd.in/gFUxErTE

We’re excited to continue our meet-the-speaker series, this time featuring 🎙 Aditi I., 🎙Hugh F.A. Dixon, CFA, and 🎙 Chris Ellis for their session ‘Fund Documentation and Due Diligence,’ covering key topics such as: - Partnership Agreements - Subscription Agreements - Side Letters - Lender Due Diligence on Fund Documents - Investor Letters, Comfort Letters, and more 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 📅 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 ⏱️ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST This is an event you don’t want to miss! There's still time to sign up: https://lnkd.in/gFUxErTE

🚀 We are thrilled to share the fundraising results of our inaugural Battle of the Firm: Fund Finance Football Tournament! Thanks to the incredible support from our participating teams and community, we've raised an astounding £10,980—more than double our initial fundraising goal! This tremendous achievement will benefit the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, supporting seriously ill children. A huge thank you from the FFA NextGen Committee to everyone involved for making this event such a success and an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for next year's tournament! We’d also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, Walkers and Addleshaw Goddard, for their invaluable support. If interested in playing or sponsoring in 2025, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Janeesha, [email protected] Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dyvFmitb Take a break and look through our event pictures here: https://lnkd.in/d2iqrf97 #Fundraising #CharityEvent #CommunitySupport #GOSH #NextGen #FootballTournament

We are delighted to invite you to a special event focused on increasing awareness of disability inclusion within the FFA community, in partnership with PurpleSpace. This event aims to build on our DEI knowledge foundations and expand our approach to be more inclusive and supportive. Event Highlights: - Increase awareness of disability inclusion with the FFA via a keynote speech from PurpleSpace - Support FFA to build a more disability inclusive methodology and demonstrate how allies can lean into the agenda - Share how organisations can build inner disability confidence and trust - Hear from senior leaders on the panel their personal lived experiences with respect to disability and implementing disability best practice/strategy in the workplace. We hope the audience leave the event feeling: - Equipped to hold ‘disability confident’ conversations and understand the impact disability can have on working lives. - That they can understand and embrace the various interpretations of disability and individual’s lived experiences through storytelling Your participation is crucial in driving these initiatives forward and fostering a more inclusive environment. We look forward to your presence and active engagement at this event. Register now: https://lnkd.in/djRbgRjT