News from Miami is trickling in. We have heard of an engaging conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton, an interesting and controversial presentation by Stephanie Kelton on Modern Monetary Theory and a fun and high-energy session with Magic Johnson.
Laura Hope, DBS Bank’s Head of Financial Institutions Group for the Americas, has been recognized by The United Way of New York City’s Women’s Leadership Council for her outstanding professional leadership and philanthropic work.
The Cayman Islands legislative assembly met on January 30 and passed the Private Funds Bill into law. The law now awaits formal commencement which can be expected to occur in the imminent future.
Jamie Mehmood has joined Deloitte’s Debt & Capital Advisory team as a Director and Head of Fund Finance Debt Advisory. Jamie previously led RBS’s fund finance relationship team in London and has more than 20 years of experience in the Funds sector.
George Jovanoski joins Silicon Valley Bank as a Director in Global Fund Banking to help continue the growth of the New York business. SVB is a global leader and innovator in Fund Finance, with one of the largest franchises globally, spanning capital call/subscription facilities, NAV facilities, GP lines, Mngt Co. lines, Portfolio Company Notes, FX and cash management.
Private Funds CFO put out its weekly round-up, which included an article about the ongoing debate of IRR reporting as it relates to Funds’ use of subscription lines and collaborative efforts to standardize reporting across the industry.
This week Fordham University published a Q&A with Trevor Freeman, Managing Director of Signature Bank, and his wife, Antoinette Freeman. The article, titled "Bonded by Volunteerism: Five Questions with the Freemans," gives insight into the couple's ties with Fordham University and involvement with various outreach projects.