S&P Global Ratings' senior Methodologies and Financial Services analysts held a live interactive webinar on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, discussing the request for comment (RFC) on our proposed criteria for rating alternative investment fund (AIF) subscription line facilities secured by capital commitments and proposed related changes to our AIF methodology.

Access the RFC:
Request For Comment: Methodology For Rating Subscription Lines Secured By Capital Commitments

Key discussion points included:

• Key features of our proposed approach for rating subscription line facilities.
•  Proposed related changes to our AIF methodology, including an updated approach to determining the stressed leverage assessment for certain credit strategy funds.
• When and how to submit comments.

Speakers:
Russell Bryce, Managing Director, Methodologies
Thierry Grunspan, Director, Financial Institutions Ratings
Christopher Lee, Chief Analytical Officer, Asia-Pacific
Sharad Jain, Director, Financial Institutions & Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings
Nik Khakee, Managing Director, Methodologies
Matthew Albrecht, Chief Analytical Officer, Financial Services Ratings

Moderator:
Lisa Barrett, Director, Financial Institutions Ratings

This webinar replay is free of charge.

Click here to view the AMER/EMEA webinar replay from Tuesday, May 7, 2024.