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Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred

The TRADE

I started my career at Bear Stearns in 2001, then migrated to Credit Suisse in 2008. When Mike called me about the opportunity to join Conversant, he emphasised the firm’s long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, akin to private equity. There’s been a reopening in capital markets. It’s been busy.

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The Activism Vulnerability Report

The Harvard Law School Forum

bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis; JPMorgan Chase later agreed to buy the majority of its assets. [2] government’s battle over the debt ceiling, though resolved in early June, destabilized markets in May when it appeared lawmakers might not come to a resolution. [5] 3] [4] The U.S. 3] [4] The U.S. 3] [4] The U.S.

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What is Commercial Paper? Definition and Key Characteristics

Peak Frameworks

Commercial paper is a form of unsecured short-term debt. Because of its short duration, commercial paper allows issuers to manage immediate liquidity needs without locking into long-term debt. Absence of Covenants Unlike some longer-term debt instruments, commercial papers usually don’t come with restrictive covenants.

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The Activism Vulnerability Report

The Harvard Law School Forum

bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis; JPMorgan Chase later agreed to buy the majority of its assets. [2] government’s battle over the debt ceiling, though resolved in early June, destabilized markets in May when it appeared lawmakers might not come to a resolution. [5] 3] [4] The U.S. 3] [4] The U.S. 3] [4] The U.S.