WFF Americas: Toronto Table Talks

Table Topics:

1. Subscription Facility Market Update: Discussion on trends in capital deployment, pricing, tenor and the impact of new bank entrants on syndication and the growing need for bespoke/flexible structures
2. NAV Market Update: Growth prospects for NAV across investment strategies with focus on pricing, deal structure and security considerations
3. Geopolitical Risks Impacting Private Capital: Overview of the current geopolitical landscape and its effects on inflation, interest rates, private capital deal-making and the banking sector’s support for private capital
4. Securitization and a Way Forward: Highlights the differences between traditional securitizations and SRT transactions, recent transactions and the rising use of securitization in shaping the fund finance market
5. Importance of Ratings in Fund Finance: Discussion on the role of ratings in providing capital relief, the implications of regulatory changes on rating requirements and how ratings are derived for more complex structures
6. Retail/HNW Investor Considerations: Focus on how sponsors are engaging with retail and HNQ investors, regulatory challenges they face and the implications for fund finance structures
7. Legal Considerations: Update on the legal considerations for fund finance banks, sponsors, investors and how to navigate these changes