Shaping the future of alternative asset management
MFA is the trade association for the global alternative asset management industry. MFA helps its members get connected, stay informed, and shape the future.
How do alternative investments benefit your state?
Institutional investors – like pensions, non-profits, and college endowments – use alternative investments as a tool to manage risk and deliver returns over time. These funds help institutions protect retirement security, fund college education, and carry out life-changing work in communities. In the U.S. alone, these institutions invest approximately $1.5 trillion in hedge funds.
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Private credit
Private credit is a broad term used to refer to capital that private funds loan to businesses through direct lending or structured finance arrangements. Private credit is an important part of US and European capital markets, providing vital funding to businesses of all sizes. It also provides diversified returns to investors, which include pensions, foundations, and endowments.
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Members regularly tell us that being part of MFA’s network has helped them reduce operational expense, manage regulatory and tax risk, and even attract assets. The network, resources and access MFA provides its members are best-in-class.
