Valuation of Bank Assets
The return of volatility to the markets, due to COVID-19 and other factors, has created challenges in estimating “fair value” of investment positions. The banking industry, in particular, has seen an increased focus on determining fair value of specific loans and loan portfolios. Fair value accounting in connection with bank loan assets has been a […]
Industry Updates are Available for Q2 2020
Houlihan Capital provides Quarterly Updates on the following industries as of June 30, 2020. Information includes valuation metrics, performance data and M&A activity. Click on the following links below to access reports for the following industries: Aerospace, Defense & Government Asset Management Banking Building Products Business Services Cannabis Consumer Products Containers, Packaging and Paper Products […]
Andrew Smith, President, Participates on Fund Valuation Webinar Panel
Andrew Smith, President, recently was invited by Kirkland and Ellis to speak on a virtual panel, along with other industry experts, for an in-depth discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on private fund valuations and the resulting implications for financial reporting. Topics discussed: Insights for CFOs and CCOs in approaching the valuation process Current “market” […]
Valuation Raised as an Issue by the OCIE
On June 23, 2020, a Risk Alert was released by the SEC on behalf of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) that provides an overview of compliance issues found during examinations of registered investment advisers that manage private equity or hedge funds (“private fund advisers”). The Risk Alert is intended to (i) assist […]
Paul Clark, Managing Director, Participates on Cayman Islands Private Funds Law Webinar
Paul Clark, Managing Director, was recently invited by TMF Group to participate on a panel, along with other industry experts, to discuss the new Cayman Islands Private Funds Law. Topics discussed: Introduction and requirements of a Private Fund Practicalities of a regulated Fund Valuation procedures Four eye principle To discuss the Cayman Islands Private Funds […]