Risk

Rising inflation is set to cause additional challenges for the private funds industry, particularly when it comes to valuations and risk assessments.

From bad leaver clauses to provisions on launching successor funds, protections are in place for investors backing first-time vehicles, a panel heard at Unigestion’s emerging managers conference.

Foreign exchange movements in recent weeks have caused surging currency risk for cross-border investors and many credit funds. Ashley Groves, founder of FX solutions provider Deaglo, gives private funds a one-day currency risk management strategy.