![]() ![]() Patti Unti, Managing Director and Head of Waterfall Asset Management's Commercial Real Estate Equity Strategy said: "We are deeply appreciative of the support for Atlas from a wide range of global investors, including pensions, institutions, family offices and high net worth individuals." Regarding the opportunity set for the strategy, Patti says, "We believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on ongoing dislocations in the market, which are primarily driven by the combination of rising rates, a tightening credit market, shifting demographics, consumer preferences and over-levered assets." So far, Waterfall has deployed $172 million of the Fund's capital across 18 assets. Waterfall initially launched its CRE equity strategy in 2017, led by Patti Unti and Zachary Liebmann, and has invested $499M across 33 assets. Atlas's strategy builds on the Firm's experience with investing in the CRE space through debt, bonds, and equity, and insights gained from managing nearly $4.8 billion of its AUM in the sector as of December 2022. The Fund will invest primarily in commercial real estate (CRE) equity as well as distressed loans and bonds. NEW YORK, Ap/PRNewswire/ - Waterfall Asset Management ("Waterfall" or the "Firm"), a global alternative investment adviser, announced the final closing of its closed-end real estate fund, Waterfall Atlas Fund ("Atlas" or the "Fund"), which raised a total of $485 million in equity commitments, including through co-investment vehicles. The Fund will have total deployable capital of $1.2 billion, including leverage.Atlas will invest in commercial real estate equity via CRE debt, loan and CMBS.Waterfall is also the external manager to Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC), a multi-strategy real estate finance company and small business lender. As of April 30, 2022, Waterfall manages $10.65B in AUM. Founded in 2005, the firm employs a differentiated relative value approach to investing and extensive asset-backed credit expertise to offer compelling investment solutions to its clients. Waterfall's Hong Kong office is the firm's fourth office globally, alongside its headquarters in New York, and operations in London and Dublin.Ībout Waterfall Asset Management Waterfall Asset Management is a New York-based investment manager focused on structured products and private equity investments. His expertise and relationships will be of immediate value for our firm and his passion for investing and working with colleagues and counterparties on crafting bespoke solutions to complex financial needs make him an outstanding fit with our firm's culture and mission." Lo said, "Alistair brings nearly two decades of experience leading and investing in structured finance transactions in the APAC-region and we are excited to welcome him to the firm. Ho will report to Patrick Lo, Partner and Head of International at Waterfall. He currently serves on the Board of Managers for the Hong Kong International School. Ho earned a master's degree in Economics and a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the McGill University, and a master's degree in Quantitative Finance from the University of Waterloo. Prior to that, he held senior positions in APAC offices for Ostrum Asset Management, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Credit Suisse and Citigroup, after starting his career in the Structured Credit Products Group at Citigroup in New York. Ho joins Waterfall having previously led Natixis Investment Managers International Hong Kong Limited. Additionally, with our deep expertise and ability to craft flexible capital solutions we believe we have considerable competitive advantages as we pursue that opportunity on behalf of our investors." There is a tremendous opportunity for private debt offerings and opportunistic financing across the region, particularly with its growing middle market and regulatory changes. Waterfall Co-Founders and Managing Partners Jack Ross and Tom Capasse said, "We are thrilled to continue our global growth by establishing a physical presence in Asia. Waterfall's Hong Kong office will focus on identifying opportunities to leverage the firm's differentiated capabilities in structured and securitized markets to provide private debt solutions for APAC non-bank financial institutions, middle market corporates and real estate-related borrowers. Alistair Ho, who recently joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific ("APAC"), has more than 18 years of experience in the region's credit markets, will lead the office. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Waterfall Asset Management, an alternative asset manager, today announced the establishment of its Hong Kong office to enhance its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. Experienced Credit Professional Alistair Ho to Expand Operations of Waterfall's APAC Investing Business
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