Dechert Supports and Speaks at the Fund Finance Securitisation Forum: Managing Liquidity and Risk 2026

May 06, 2026

Join us at the Fund Finance Securitisation Forum – Managing Liquidity & Risk 2026

We are delighted to be supporting and speaking at the Fund Finance Securitisation Forum – Managing Liquidity & Risk 2026, in partnership with Funds Europe and Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, taking place at A&O Shearman in London on 6 May 2026.

This one-day event for allocators and GPs will focus on deploying and leveraging structured finance technology in fund finance. The event will explore a range of innovative structures that represent a groundbreaking convergence of securitization and fund finance.

If you would like to attend, please register via the website here.

Session Information:

Collateralized Fund Obligation (CFO) Securitisations Unpacked: A Deep Dive into Structured Fund Vehicles & Diversified Assets Amid UK Solvency II Reforms

Discussion Points:

CFO structures (Class A, B, C, Preferred Equity, Common Equity)
Bankruptcy and insolvency riskCFO structures (Class A, B, C, Preferred Equity, Common Equity)
Bankruptcy and insolvency risk
Converting debt and shared debt/equity commitments
Growth potential, new issue volume, investor breadth and depth and key regulatory developments
GP-led vs. LP-led CFOs
Why are issuers turning to CFOs?
Institutional investor demand
Liquidity aspects of CFO structures

Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 12:45

Speakers:

Anthony Lombardi, Partner - Dechert
Greg Fayvilevich, Managing Director, Global Head of Funds and Asset Managers - Fitch Ratings
Pierre Maugue, Partner - Debevoise & Plimpton
Farid Moeinifar, Investment Officer - Cooper Family Office
Ian Wiese, Managing Director - Barings

Insurance Capital: The Backbone of Fund FinanceInsurance Capital: The Backbone of Fund Finance

Insurance capital continues to play a vital role in fund finance participating across lending, investment and risk transfer structures while navigating evolving regulatory and ratings considerations.

Discussion Points:

The role of insurance capital as a lender, investor and risk participant
Key regulatory and ratings considerations
The outlook for insurance involvement in fund finance
Where will insurance companies deploy capital next?

Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Time: 16:30 - 17:15

Speakers:

John McGrath, Partner - Dechert
Nick Rusling, Director - Fund Solutions - Investec
James Budenberg, Director, Strategic Insurance Group - Aberdeen
Maximilian Jost, Vice President, European Structured Credit Ratings, funds - Morningstar DBRS
Jules Koekkoek, Senior Portfolio Manager - Aegon Asset Management
Matthew Taylor, Head of Alternative Debt - Private Credit - Legal & General Investment