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We are excited to welcome Nigel Batley to Akinn Group
Nigel is the founder and owner of NIB Advisors, a firm providing specialist advice on structured finance transactions. He brings a wealth of experience ..
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Andriy Burkov to the Akinn Advisory Board
Dr. Burkov is a Canadian expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence, holding a Ph.D. in AI and bringing over 15 years of experience in the field. His career has focused on advancing natural language processing and applied AI technologies.
We’re excited to welcome Erik Åkesson to the Akinn Advisory Board
Erik brings a truly unique perspective, having begun his career at sea before transitioning into finance. Over the past 20 years, he has held various leadership roles at HSBC, …
Bank Partnerships & Climbing the Quality Ladder in Private Credit
Private credit is rapidly evolving, reshaping investment strategies by bridging the gap between traditional banking and private markets. This week, the Akinn Group highlights key trends driving demand and innovation in this dynamic sector.
EU Bank Exposure to U.S. Renewables: Opportunities and Risk Factors
European banks are playing an increasingly active role in funding wind and solar projects across the United States. However, several macro and political dynamics could impact returns and financing stability over the short to medium term.
Strategic Priorities at Akinn Group
These core topics are currently driving our advisory and investment conversations with banks and institutional partners.
Our Key Focus Areas are:
Don't Let Basel III Endgame Trap You: Free Up Capital with SRTs for Large Exposures
Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) transactions are now accepted as integral tools for banks in managing their credit risk and capital requirements. As the overall regulatory environment tightens, these instruments offer banks a means to optimize their balance sheets. This allows greater lending capacity while adhering to prudential regulations and protecting depositors from risk.
Sailing Smoothly: German banks find CRE waves milder than shipping loan storms
In the shadow of concerns about the German commercial real estate (CRE) sector sparking systemic contagion, Akinn Group’s perspective offers optimism both for holders of risk and for potential investors focused on the long-term intrinsic value of these assets as an extended macro hedge.
Shipping Award Winner
Akinn Group wins Marine Money Re-Structuring Deal of the Year 2022. This recognition and award are a testament to strategic foresight and bold decisions of our client.
Project Mayfair - Update
Continued success for Mayfair programme, for which Akinn Group acted as exclusive financial advisor.
December Reception
We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended Akinn Group's Year End Seminar, 'Strategies and Opportunities for 2023,' held at The Royal Institution in London.
Project Blue Water
Akinn act as financial and strategic advisors to one of the largest loan portfolio trades in Germany this year.
Financial Services Seminar
Representatives from the financial services industry joined Akinn for our Hamburg seminar
Shipping portfolio sale
Congratulations to all stakeholders on this successful win-win transaction concerning the sale
Project Cycle
Akinn Group has acted as co-lead financial and strategic advisor to the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) for the share capital increase of ATTICA BANK.
Project Mayfair
Akinn Group is very excited to have acted as the exclusive advisor to Piraeus Bank on Project Mayfair
Cocktail Reception
The Akinn Group team were thrilled to welcome so many stakeholders, clients and investors at our cocktail reception