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A template board agenda and documentation pack for fund directors, managers and investors.

How to prepare for ODD meetings including documentation requests, meetings, and follow ups

Alternative Credit managers frequently trade assets that require a degree of subjective judgement in the valuation process. Fair value processes for direct loans and robust credit valuation frameworks are therefore essential and this memo discusses these themes.

ILS Funds typically invest in a spectrum of assets that may range from catastrophe bonds to private collateralised reinsurance structures. This memo contains detailed guidance on a robust ILS valuation framework consistent with our Alternative Investment Standards.

There are growing expectations for asset managers to develop and disclose approaches to Responsible Investment. In this toolbox memo, we walk through the thought process on how to determine an approach, recommend policy disclosures and provide discussion points between allocators and asset managers.

Exploration of the regulatory approaches to responsible investment in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Culture and diversity is a big topic and can be challenging to know where to start. This report provides practical guidance in the form of five key principles for setting the culture and diversity strategy at your firm.

The Alternative Investment Standards that are relevant to Investment Due Diligence.

The Alternative Investment Standards relevant to Operational Due Diligence.

The Alternative Investment Standards relevant to Risk Management.