Structured Finance

Structured Finance has become part of the investment universe. As a mainstream financing tool, securitisation and use of the structured finance capital markets are thriving on a global scale. With strong investor appetite, shaped by a desire for attractive returns beyond those provided via traditional debt investments, the global capital markets have experienced significant activity in recent years. No longer considered a science but rather more favourably a fundamental part of ones investment strategy, investors are growing in experience and confidence as various asset classes continue to form and develop.

As the industry becomes exposed to increased scrutiny with respect to financial reporting and disclosure requirements, challenges, both financial and operational continue to transpire. Sustained success in this environment is achieved only by those organisations capable of adapting quickly to the dynamics of the market place.

About our Structured Finance Group
KPMG’s Structured Finance Group in the Cayman Islands recognises that these markets are being transformed by increased competition, regulation and globalisation. Our Structured Finance Group is committed to the delivery of technically outstanding professional services to help you identify, analyse and resolve your financial and regulatory challenges.

We are an active participant in all aspects of the market place. We have:
• Access to major market players including issuers, investment banks, attorneys and rating agencies
• Extensive experience in a broad range of capital structures and collateral types
• International clients including many key participants in the structured finance capital markets and securitisation industry
Our in depth knowledge and breadth of experience has won our Structured Finance Group the recognition as a leader in this market place.

Our Clients

Our highly skilled team of professionals provide services to international clients with in excess of US$20 billion in assets under management. We have helped our clients attain their objectives for a comprehensive variety of investment transactions including securitisation and asset backed finance, SIVs, leasing, credit arbitrage structures, tender option bond programs, CDOs/CBOs/CLOs, asset backed funding conduits, segregated portfolio cell structures, CPPI products, fund-linked programs and synthetic CDOs.

Our Services

We share our clients’ objectives of credibility and transparency in financial reporting. Each of our professionals is committed to delivering reliable, independent audit reports. Audit quality is our top priority.

Fulfilling this commitment to maintain high audit quality requires vigilance in making sure our audit complies with changing regulations and professional standards. Evidence of our commitment is clear: KPMG has been an early adopter of many of the rules developed to rebuild confidence in financial reporting. KPMG’s Audit Methodology facilitates and enhances audit quality. It meets our goal of delivering quality, independent, rigorous audits.
Our Structured Finance Group has extensive experience with various reporting standards including International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), United States GAAP, United Kingdom GAAP and other generally accepted accounting principles.

Subject to the maintenance of independence, our experienced professionals can also provide guidance and professional services in relation to any regulatory, accounting and tax issues/challenges that face your business throughout the cycle of formation, ongoing operations and liquidation of your offshore structures.
Overall, our clients can look to us for leadership and guidance in the following areas:

• regulatory interpretation and support
  
• review of offering documents
  
• accounting and compilation services
  
• comfort letters
  
• annual audits
  
• internal control reviews
  
• valuation attestations
  
• performance statistic audits
  
• proactive tax advice
  
• liquidations and restructuring

Working with our Structured Finance Group

KPMG in the Cayman Islands strives to build a mutually rewarding relationship with every client. We stand ready to draw upon our experience to respond to your immediate goals and help you fulfil your strategic objectives. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs.

For further information please contact Sarah Cowell or telephone on +1 345 949 4800.