United Kingdom: Fund Finance

The High Court has granted stakeholder relief under CPR Part 86 to a London branch of an Indian bank, finding that two rival parties had competing claims to a USD 11 million deposit: SP Hinduja Banque Privee SA v Bank of Baroda [2025].

The paper discusses the ongoing popularity of Scottish limited partnerships in UK and international fund structures, as well as key developments in Scots law that will positively impact fund finance structures...

With the Investment Association's (IA) "UK Fund Tokenisation: Blueprint for Implementation" (the Blueprint) receiving substantial engagement from the industry...

In a memorandum issued on 21 February 2025 and titled "America First Investment Policy", President Trump set out his administration's new policy towards foreign investment into the US.

For private fund managers, the benefit of retailisation is clear: an opportunity to raise additional capital and increase assets under management via an expanded investor base.

Whether a first-time buyer or a seasoned property investor, buying a home is a major financial transaction and it will be necessary to prove where the money will come from.

The recent ESMA Final Report on the Guidelines for funds' names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (the "Guidelines") marks a critical moment for asset managers.

The FCA updated its sustainability disclosure guidance, offering firms practical examples to ensure transparent, standardized pre-contractual disclosures for investment products, mitigating greenwashing risks.

The fund finance industry has seen rapid growth since 2018, driven by increased demand from GPs and the entry of alternative capital from insurers and private credit funds, offering stability amid market volatility. Fund finance products attract institutional capital for their diversification, resilience, and risk-adjusted returns, meeting rising demand as liquidity pressures grow.