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Portfolio Valuation

The increased focus on independence and governance along with regulatory changes are forcing a wide range of alternative asset investors and managers, including private equity firms, hedge funds, business development companies, limited partners, corporations and pension and endowment funds to seek objective valuation advice. Independent reviews of fair value policies, procedures and results provide comfort to investors, fund administrators and accounting managers as well as auditors regarding the entity's valuation assessment.

Duff & Phelps specializes in assisting alternative asset investors and managers, including private equity firms, hedge funds, business development companies, limited partners, corporations and pension and endowment funds, with the valuation of alternative investments, specifically securities and positions for which there are no "active market" quotations. The firm also advises on valuation policy best practices.

Portfolio Valuation services include:

  • Alternative assets valuation in accordance with SFAS 157: Fair Value Measurements and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
  • Advice on emerging Fair Value issues initiated by FASB, IASB and governmental bodies
  • Portfolio valuation best practices consulting for alternative asset investors and managers, private equity firms, hedge funds, business development companies, limited partners, corporations and pension and endowment funds, including practical guidance regarding industry standards such as the Private Equity Industry Group Guidelines (PEIGG) and International Private Equity Valuation (IPEV) guidelines
  • Operational Risk Due Diligence

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Webcast Replay: AICPA Issues Interpretative Guidance on Using NAV to Value Interests
This webcast, hosted by Duff & Phelps, will help both General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) further understand the requirements of ASU 2009-12 through a discussion of the new AICPA Technical Guidance.
Duff & Phelps Third Annual Alternative Investments Valuation Conference keynote address summary "Modernizing Financial Regulation" by William Donaldson

Webcast Replay: New Fair Value Rules for GPs and LPs Investing in Alternative Assets
Discussion on new Fair Value rules impacting alternative assets. As thought leaders on valuation issues, Duff & Phelps is pleased to provide an exclusive forum to discuss the latest fair value developments in the market place.
FAS 157: Fair value measurement
Today's financial markets are having a profound impact on businesses around the world. At Duff & Phelps, we provide timely and effective advice to help clients solve their most complex financial reporting and valuation challenges. Our professionals also advise market experts on important issues, such as FAS157, helping to shape the regulations that will affect the world market for years to come.
Duff & Phelps Third Annual Alternative Investments Valuation Conference
Industry thought leaders discuss key issues impacting the valuation of alternative investments and what's ahead.
Hedgeweek - Another Perspective on the Impact of SFAS 157
What are the implications of the new fair value standard? How different is the new definition of fair value from historical definitions? How will it impact the valuation of the portfolio? What are you doing or have you done to get ready? Are you compliant?
Webcast Replay: Valuation Implications of the Credit Crisis
Originally presented on Thursday, June 05, 2008.
Webcast Replay: FASB Statement No. 157 Is Here! Are You Ready?
Originally presented on Friday, January 18, 2008
Webcast Replay: Private Equity Valuation Guidelines - Valuing Investments in Portfolio Companies
Originally presented on Wednesday, April 04, 2007.
The Credit Crisis
The recent credit crisis has had broad reaching implications for financial institutions and non-financial companies alike. Every day companies are announcing significant write-downs in investments in a variety of complex securities that are linked to the subprime crisis. It is anticipated that this trend will continue for some time. Developments in the financial markets are moving quickly and leaving many unanswered questions.

Portfolio valuations: A question of fairness
In Deutsche Unquote (April 2009), Mathias Schumacher, managing director, and Christian Aders, managing director, are quoted on the difficulties in assigning a fair value of portfolio companies and its consequences for private equity.
May 22, 2009 IPEV Board Issues Exposure Draft of the 2009 Edition of the IPEV Guidelines
 
May 28, 2009 International Accounting Standards Board Issues Exposure Draft on Fair Value Measurement
Duff And Phelps Corporate Finance Consulting