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FFA Event

2026 Global Leadership Summit

September 14 - 16, 2026
Portugal

The FFA recognizes the current challenges in the Fund Finance market, notably the need to increase the supply of finance available (in all forms) to support private market funds as well as continued innovative financing solutions. To that end, the 'FFA Summit' format is designed to gather senior individuals from stakeholders from across the industry to discuss these challenges, seek consensus, and actively develop solutions to address these challenges. 

Platinum Sponsors

Appleby
Barclays
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Debevoise & Plimpton
Deutsche Bank
Fried Frank
Haynes Boone
KBRA
King & Spalding
Macquarie Group Limited
Maples Group
Mayer Brown
Moody's Ratings
Nomura
Paul Hastings
Reed Smith
Seward & Kissel LLP
Simmons & Simmons LLP
SMBC
Travers Smith
U.S. Bank
Walkers

Gold Sponsors

Bank of China Sydney Branch
BC Partners Credit
CIBC
Clifford Chance LLP
Elvinger Hoss Prussen Société Anonyme
Eversheds Sutherland
Fitch Ratings
Howden
HSBC Innovation Banking
Lloyds Bank
Mizuho
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Mourant
MUFG Investor Services
Nordea
Ogier
Validus
Wells Fargo
White & Case

Pine Cliffs Resort

Pinhal do Concelho
Albufeira, 8200-912
(+351) 289 500 100
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Pine Cliffs Resort

Payment and Cancellation Policy

To secure confirmation of registration, all registration dues, sponsorship dues, and other applicable fees must be paid in full no later than 30 business days prior to the commencement of the Global Leadership Summit [Monday, 14 September 2026]. Any unpaid registrations or sponsorships after this date will be subject to cancellation. [Payment must be received on or before Friday, 31 July 2026.] 

In the event an attendee who originally registered via individual ticket can no longer attend the Global Leadership Summit, the FFA must be notified in writing via email at info@fundfinanceassociation.com. Refunds are available if written cancellation is received in accordance with the following schedule:  

  • 30 business days prior to the commencement of the Global Leadership Summit: A full refund (less taxes, processing charges, and other fees) will be granted. [Notification must be received on or before Friday, 31 July 2026.]  
  • 29 or fewer business days prior to the commencement of the Summit: No refund will be granted. 

Should an attendee who originally registered via a sponsorship or complimentary ticket wish to cancel, charges will apply in accordance with the following schedule:  

  • Written cancellation is received 30 or more business days prior to the commencement of the Global Leadership Summit: A full cancellation will be granted at no additional charge. [Notification must be received on or before Friday, 31 July 2026.] Sponsorship opportunities are non-refundable.  
  • 29 or fewer business days prior to the commencement of the Global Leadership Summit: A USD $4,000 charge will apply.  

Should a registered attendee wish to transfer their ticket to another approved attendee, written notice via email at info@fundfinanceassociation.com is required no less than 15 business days prior to the commencement of the Global Leadership Summit. As hotel room reservations are managed directly by Pine Cliffs Resort, the registered attendee must also contact the hotel directly at telephone number +351 289 500 100 to transfer their hotel reservation to the approved attendee attending in their place. [Notification must be received by the FFA on or before Friday, 21 August 2026.]  

Final decisions regarding the application of this policy remain at the sole discretion of the FFA. In the unlikely occurrence that an event is cancelled, refunds will be granted at the discretion of the FFA. The FFA is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by attendees, such as travel or accommodation expenses. 

Payments Paid Via Credit Card 

  • Paid via Website: Effective December 3, 2025, all tickets purchased through the event registration website will incur a 4.00% credit card processing fee. 
  • Paid via Invoice: Effective January 1, 2026, a 3.50% credit card processing fee will be added to all invoiced tickets and sponsorships paid via credit card. There is no additional fee to pay via ACH or Wire.