Alternative Credit Guest Articles

Contributed articles by experts from across the alternative credit industry

Women in Alternative Investments: Progress and Challenges

10 March 2025 Public Emily Davy

Many alternative investment firms such as hedge funds, private credit and private equity firms now understand that fostering a diverse talent pool is not just the right thing to do but also makes good business sense

Propelling Diversified Public-Private Strategies in the Era of Financial Convergence

25 September 2024 Public David Nable

Not only must firms gain control over their current operations with technology, but they must also be able to onboard new asset classes and strategies as they will inevitably emerge

Enhanced Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Now in Force

12 August 2024 Public Martin Byers

Investment funds registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will need to determine whether they will elect to take the "alternative route to compliance" or whether they will establish and maintain a beneficial ownership register

Private Credit Boom Creates Data Fluency Problem

3 June 2024 Public Cesar Estrada

Closing the data and technology gap will give firms the ability to drive competitive edge before a boom reaches a peak

How Can Fund Managers Navigate a Minefield of VAT Regulations?

7 May 2024 Public Dougie Todd

The VAT position of UK fund managers is complicated and HMRC’s current position remains unclear on several issues

New Partnerships Between Banks and Private Credit Lenders Deliver Opportunities for Businesses Across the Country

26 March 2024 Public Drew Maloney

As banks venture into the private credit market, we’re on the verge of a shift in the direct lending landscape

Anti-Greenwashing in the Spotlight: UK Firms Gearing Up for New Rules and Guidance

25 March 2024 Public Jessica Reed | Edward Twigger

UK regulated firms will need to ensure that sustainability-related claims made by firms are clear, fair, and not misleading

Assessing the Potential of AI in Fund Services

18 March 2024 Public Chris Day | Inesa Pistolas

From back-office automation and enhanced decision making to managing risk and portfolio optimisation, fund service providers are increasingly looking at the potential for sophisticated AI tools to help maximise returns and achieve investor goals

The Price Is Right? The Impact of a Challenging Environment on Pricing and Valuations

5 February 2024 Public Ashley Vardon

For the vast majority of private capital fund managers, a degree of cost rationalisation and revision of their operating model for the future was necessary last year

Turning Tax Compliance Data Into Actionable Decision-Support Information

13 December 2023 Public Gary A. Mills

Your tax compliance data can be leveraged for more than simply filing tax returns and your process should deliver the ability to transform those tax compliance data into actionable decision-support information

EU Proposes Root and Branch Review of Its Flagship Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

23 October 2023 Public William Yonge

There will be industry concern about the prospect of having to overhaul existing SFDR-compliant systems following the investment made over the last few years

Making Good Use of the Calm After the Storm of Tax Season

25 September 2023 Public Gary A. Mills

The perfect time to reflect on what worked well…and not so well…

How Can Organisations Turn Third-Party Security Risks Into Competitive Advantage?

25 September 2023 Public Tom Cole

Now, as the industry prepares for sweeping new cybersecurity rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it is more important than ever for organisations to understand and manage their security risks

Carry On Divorce

19 June 2023 Public Adele Pledger

Are you a fund manager? Are you married or do you intend to get married? Ever wondered what would happen to your carry if you were to get divorced?

The New Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection

5 June 2023 Public Sandra Ezri

On 1st of September 2023 Switzerland is enacting its New Federal Act on Data Protection