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The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD 
Yves de Naurois 
The 4th Annual Malta Fund Conference – AIFMD one year after 
Malta, 19th September 2014
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Content 
►Is AIFMD really bringing something new to risk management function? 
►Insourcing/Outsourcing: should RM or PM be outsourced? The various operating models – What we see in practice 
►And what about illiquid assets?
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Is AIFM really bringing something new to risk management function? 
►1. The risk manager function under AIFMD 
►2. AIFM Risk Reporting 
►3. The risk manager responsibilities and liabilities – what are the practical consequences? 
►4. How is independence from PM secured? Does independence mean no relationship? 
►5. Practical challenges 
►6. To conclude: What is new with AIFM for RM?
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1. The risk manager function under AIFMD 
Organisation Requirements 
►Personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise 
►Includes a permanent risk management function 
Functionally and hierarchically separate from operating units 
►Safeguards against conflicts of interest Operational Conditions 
►Risk Management standards/processes 
►Due diligence conditions with respect to investment selection and on-going monitoring of investments 
►Appropriate liquidity management system Transparency (Disclosure & Reporting) 
►Reporting obligations to AIFM’s Competent Authorities 
►Disclosure to investors 
Either via prospectus or separately pre-investment 
For each AIF managed by the AIFM and 
For each AIF it markets in the EU
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1. The risk manager function under AIFMD 
Risk Management Function 
►Identifies measures, monitors and manages all relevant risks 
►Provides regular updates to the governing body and senior management 
►Functionally and hierarchically separate from operating units Risk Management Policy 
►Documents the procedures, techniques and tools employed 
►Takes into account nature scale & complexity Assessment and Review of Risk Systems 
►Performs a periodical assessment of the policy, performance of the function 
►Corrective action to be taken in case of specific deficiencies Risk Reporting 
►To provide both on-going and ad-hoc risk reporting to management 
►Reporting obligations to AIFM’s Competent Authorities 
►Risk figures and stress tests to cover all risks including market and liquidity risk Risk Limits 
►Quantitative and qualitative risk limits covering all relevant risks 
►Limits to be aligned with the strategy, risk profile and risk appetite of the AIF
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2. AIFM Risk Reporting 
AIF’S RISK PROFILING 
AIFM RMP REVIEW/ DRAFTING 
RISK MONITORING 
RISK REPORTING 
►Identification and formalization of all risks inherent to an AIF’s specific strategy by creating a risk hierarchy 
►Provide guidance as to how to interpret proportionality 
MODULE 
CONTENT 
OUTPUT 
►Systematized scaling (probability and impact resulting in criticality score) 
►Individual AIF risk profile summary 
VALUE CHAIN OF REPORTING 
►Draft/ review of existing Risk Management Policy (RMP) 
►This include s documenting governance, key risks and KRIs, limits , monitoring and reporting 
►Risk dashboard 
►Liquidity risk and stress testing reports 
►IRR at risk and stress testing 
►AIFMD compliant RMP yet meaningful to a specific investment strategy based on a thorough understanding of illiquid assets investment process 
►Based on key risks identified , to implement a practical risk management monitoring tool. 
►Specific risk monitoring reports 
►Individual risk management sheet 
►Board packs risk report 
►Regulatory risk reporting Annex 4 
►Regular board reporting on risk; alert summaries etc. 
►Prepare regulatory risk reporting compliant with AIFMD Annex 4 reporting template
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2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Overview 
INTERNAL 
IN CHARGE 
RECIPIENTS 
KEY DOCUMENTS 
REFERENCE 
Permanent Risk Management Function 
Senior Management 
AIFM Board 
AIF Risk Profile 
(including limits) 
Internal risk reports (produced internally or with the help of a specialised service provider) to document the identification, measurement and management of all risks managed AIFS are or may be exposed to. 
Documented due diligences 
►Art. 15-16 AIFMD 
►Art. 39 CDR 
►Art. 44 CDR 
►Art. 40 CDR 
►Art. 47 CDR 
AIFM RMP 
►Art. 39 CDR 
►Art. 45 CDR 
►Art. 18 CDR 
►Art. 19 CDR
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IN CHARGE 
RECIPIENTS 
KEY DOCUMENTS 
REFERENCE 
Permanent Risk Management Function 
AIF Risk Profile 
Annual Reports 
►Art. 15 
►Art. 23.4 
►Art. 39 CDR 
►Art. 23 
AIF Prospectus (description of liquidity risk management - description of terms and timing of communication for special treatment of liquidity risk management, AIF Risk Profile, and the risk management systems of the AIFM) 
►Art. 23 
►Art. 108 CDR 
AIFM 
Investors 
Management Report (overview of investment activity, performance of the AIF, any material change concerning information disclosed in the prospectus and not already present in the financial statements, principal risks of the AIF) 
Regular reporting to investors*(% of the AIF’s assets subject to special treatment because of their illiquid nature - Any new provisions for managing the AIF’s liquidity - current risk profile of the AIF and risk management systems used by AIF or its management company - If the limits are exceeded, a description of the circumstances and remedial measures taken - Changes in risk management systems and anticipated impact on the AIF and the investors. For AIF using leverage, any change in the maximum level of leverage and the amount of leverage that the AIF used.) * To be included in the regular reporting to investors, as provided by the articles of incorporation of the AIF or in conjunction with the prospectus and at minimum when the annual report is available. 
Investors 
►Art. 22 
►Art. 105 CDR 
2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Overview 
AIF RMP – Risk Management process and techniques 
(any material change) 
►Art. 16 
►Art. 46 CDR 
►Art. 41 CDR 
►Art. 24 
►Art. 110 CDR 
►Art. 111 CDR 
Annex IV (risk profile of the AIF with a focus on the market risk profile and liquidity risk - arrangements for managing liquidity - stress test results - RM system) 
AIFM 
Regulator 
EXTERNAL
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2. AIFM Risk Reporting – Annex IV 
301 fields to be filled in at AIFM and AIF level* 
►Identification fields; 
►Principal exposure and concentration; 
►Risk figures; 
►Main categories of asset used; 
►Trading activities. * Some end of period/Some on an historical basis 
Frequency Criteria 
►Half yearly (if between threshold and € 1Bn); 
►Quarterly (if AUM > € 1Bn); 
►Quarterly if illiquid asset and AUM > € 500M; 
►Yearly if non leveraged in non-listed company.
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2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Schematic flow 
AIFM 
CUSTODIAN 
Data sourcing 
PRIME BROKER 
PORTFOLIO MANAGER 
RISK DEPARTMENT 
CENTRAL ADMIN. 
REPORTING TOOL 
REGULATOR 
DATA MANAGEMENT 
SENT TO REGULATOR 
$ 
REFORMATING 
ENRICHMENT 
QUALITY CONTROLS
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2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Annex IV 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
Historical RP 
Risk Profile of AIF 
BLOCK 
FIELD SPECTRUM 
DESCRIPTION 
DATA NEEDED 
DATA SOURCE 
APPLICABLE FOR NON-TRADABLE ASSETS 
MODELLING 
REQUIRED 
137 
IRR 
Cash Flow Projections 
Portfolio Manager 
YES 
(YES) 
138 – 145 
CS01/DV01/ Delta/Vega + repartition into buckets 
Portfolio positions, yield curves/termsheets etc. 
Admin/Broker 
NO 
YES 
146 – 147, 302 
VaR 
Portfolio Positions (e.g. contract size, 
strike price, maturity date etc.) 
Admin 
NO 
YES 
148 – 159 
CCP/Regulated Market/Repos/Cash Collateral 
Portfolio Positions+ related information on Counterparty 
Admin 
NO 
NO 
160 – 177 
Counterparty (BIC codes etc.) 
Portfolio Positions, (BIC of counterparties codes etc.) 
Admin/Counterparty 
NO 
NO 
178 – 217 
Liquidity (Asset and Liability side) 
Portfolio Positions + investor profiles 
Admin/PM/GP 
YES 
NO 
218 
Total number of open positions 
Portfolio Positions 
Admin 
NO 
NO 
279 – 280 
Stress Tests 
Portfolio Positions 
Admin 
YES 
YES 
294 – 295 
Leverage 
Portfolio Positions 
Admin 
NO 
YES 
TOTAL FIELDS CONCERNED: 
28% 
“To be efficient, it is necessary to integrate the requirements of necessary risk data to complete parts of the risk sections of Annex IV at the design stage”
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RISK MEASURE TYPE 
RISK MEASURE VALUE 
RISK MEASURE DESCRIPTION 
Leverage - Sum of Notionals 
136.47% 
AIFMD Leverage still to be implemented - the shown value is the Gross Leverage - SON 
IRR 
12.0340% 
Expected annual investment return/IRR in normal market conditions. 
CS01 
12548.25 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads rise by 1 basis point. 
Net CS01 value for bucket < 5 years 
-5874.36 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity less than 5 years rise by 1 basis point. 
Net CS01 value for bucket 5-15 years 
-6673.89 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity between 5 and 15 years rise by 1 basis point. 
Net CS01 value for bucket > 15 years 
- 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity greater than 15 years rise by 1 basis point. 
DV01 
3.8236 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves rise by 1 basis point. 
Net DV01 value for bucket < 5 years 
0.4087 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity less than 5 years rise by 1 basis point. 
Net DV01 value for bucket 5-15 years 
3.4149 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity between 5 and 15 years rise by 1 basis point. 
Net DV01 value for bucket > 15 years 
- 
Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity greater than 15 years rise by 1 basis point. 
Net Equity Delta 
- 1 234.41 
Dollar change in Portfolio NAV if all equities rise by 1%. 
Vega Exposure 
- 226 62 
Dollar change in portfolio NAV if the implied volatility of securIties rise by 1%. 
Vega Exposure at markets 10% lower 
- 
The Vega exposure with market 10% lower. 
Vega Exposure at markets 10% higher 
- 
The Vega exposure with market 10% higher. 
Net Commodity Delta 
- 
Dollar change in portfolio NAV if commodity prices rise by 1%. 
Net FX Delta 
- 
Dollar change in portfolio NAV if FX rates rise by 1%. 
VaR 
5.7500% 
Threshold value such that the probability that the mark-to-market loss on the portfolio over the given time horizon exceeds this value is the given probability level. 
VaR Calculation Method Code Type 
CARLO 
Scenarios are generated from a log-normal distribution and revaluing all positions in a portfolio for each trial 
2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Annex IV example 
E.g. Calculated using the Pricing algorithm suggested by ISDA 
(input parameters: Floating leg, Fixed leg, rates, issuer information,, Maturity , Yield curves) 
Using standard bond pricing methods (e.g. DCF) (input parameters: Maturity date, Coupon, Callabilty properties, information, Rating, Yield curves) 
Obtained through a risk model 
(input parameters: Model data, detailed position information)
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3. The risk manager responsibilities and liabilities – what are the practical consequences? 
Need for adequate monitoring tools 
Need for adequate support services
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4. How is independence from PM secured? Does independence mean no relationship? 
No interdependence does not mean no relationship and RM needs to work closely with PM. 
However RM is clearly a ‘second line of defence function’ under AIFMD with oversight responsibility – The idea is not to duplicate what PM does already. 
“ 
”
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5. Practical challenges 
AIFMD requirements 
►Appoint a permanent risk management function functionally and hierarchically separated from the operating units; 
►Formalize the risk management framework (including governance structure and policies); 
►Implement robust risk management systems (techniques and tools); 
►Ensure that the risks associated to each investment position of an AIF and its overall effect on the AIF’s portfolio can be properly identified, measured managed and monitored on an ongoing basis; 
►Periodically, at least once a year, review their risk management system. Review the alignment of the investment strategy, liquidity and redemption policy; 
►Implement stress tests (including investment ones) and disclose the results of the test to their competent authorities. 
Practical challenges 
►Document the independence of the risk management function when 
Teams are small; 
The risks are intrinsically linked to the investment and management of projects invested in and managed through a structured evaluation and fundamental analysis of each investment opportunity. 
►Formalize and document the risk management framework 
Formalize RMP, including AIFs risk profile; 
Formalize tools to monitor relevant risks and stress test them in a meaningful and proportionate way. 
►Report on risk management; 
To the AIFM senior management and the board 
To investors and the regulator.
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6. To conclude: What is new with AIFM for RM? 
►Two essential and separate functions: 
Portfolio Management 
Risk Management 
►Risk profile communicated to investors 
►Detailed documented investment due diligence 
►Detailed reporting prescription for regulatory consolidated market supervision
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Insourcing/Outsourcing: should RM or PM be outsourced? 
The various operating models – What we see in practice 
►1. No one size fits all. Different models available 
►2. Challenges and pitfalls when delegating the risk management function 
►3. Insights from a practitioner
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1. No one size fits all. Different models available 
MODEL 1 
ALL DONE INTERNALLY 
AIFM 
$ 
AIFM 
$ 
AIFM 
$ 
MODEL 2 
PARTIAL OUTSOURCING 
MODEL 3 
FULL DELEGATION OF PM OR RM 
Risk monitoring support services 
To discharge his/her duties the permanent RM function may rely on risk reports and risk data produced internally or externally. 
Relies on 
Delegates the permanent RM function
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2. Challenges and pitfalls when delegating the risk management function 
►Challenges and pitfalls for the AIFM delegating the function: 
AIFM still remains responsible => controls in place with KPIs in order to ensure not only initial due diligence but ongoing monitoring. 
►Challenges and pitfalls for the delegate performing the function: 
Access to data and information; 
Communication with AIFM; 
Communication with other CPs if in a position to be CP.
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3. Insights from a practitioner 
Discussion 
►… 
►… 
►… 
?
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And what about illiquid assets? 
►1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
►2. Particulars of the RMP 
►3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable?
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1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
How risk management differs for liquid and illiquid assets: in a nutshell 
Liquid assets 
►In funds investing in assets for which there is an organized market, the process focuses on: 
The active management of the exposure 
Principally through an ongoing measurement of the potential downside risk and related internal limits 
Illiquid assets 
►For funds investing in illiquid assets such as real estate and private equity, for which there are no organized market, the exposures cannot be readily decreased. 
►For such funds the risk management process relies on: 
Initial due diligence on investment; 
Thorough risk mapping; 
Monitoring of impact and frequencies internally but also access to external data; 
Where the resulting criticalities pass over an internal acceptability threshold, further corrective actions need to be implemented.
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1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
Operational risk mapping for a Management Company 
THEME 
EXAMPLE OF ASSOCIATED OPERATIONAL RISKS 
Investment policy 
-Non adherence to the documented strategy 
-Non adherence to documented policies (market, dealing, operations) 
-Style drift 
-Contradictory documents (Prospectus vs. Marketing presentations 
Management of operational risk 
-Lack of pertinent and extensive data 
Market risk 
-Inadequate capture of data 
-Data errors in valuation tools 
-Failure to validate/review model 
Counterparty risk 
-Erroneous estimation of risk (non consolidated data) 
-Inadequate frequency of reviews 
Credit risk 
-Complex structured instrument: collateral gaps 
Liquidity risk 
-Faulty estimation of potential redemptions 
-Faulty estimation of market liquidity 
Portfolio management 
-Unauthorised transactions 
-Attribution of consolidated orders 
-PM resignation 
Hedging management 
-Faulty information regarding net exposures 
-Roll over process 
Annual report 
-Significant errors in annual accounts or management report 
Reporting to investors 
-Reporting errors 
-Delayed reporting
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Operational risks: a key element to understand and report 
The criticality concept 
Vulnerability, risk monitoring and risk rating 
1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
Farmer curves
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1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
Inherent and mitigated risk 
Scale 
Probability 
1 
Very improbable 
2 
Isolated –rare event 
3 
Repetitive- possible event 
4 
Recurring – probable event 
5 
Common - very probable event 
Scale 
Reputational Impact 
1 
Rumours 
2 
Local Coverage-Information requests from Investors 
3 
Special press coverage- some redemptions 
4 
National press coverage – significant redemptions 
5 
Broad International coverage – Mass redemptions 
Scale 
Operational Impact 
1 
Minor incident without impact 
2 
Isolated incident with manageable impact 
3 
Isolated incident with significant impact 
4 
Systemic incident with partial stop of activities 
5 
Complete stop of activities 
Scale 
Regulatory – legal Impact 
1 
CSSF reminder – minor complaints 
2 
Deficiency letter and request to sate position – commercial dispute 
3 
Injunction from the CSSF – Isolated civil case 
4 
Serious breach / fine – mass litigation 
5 
Authorisation withdrawal - liquidation 
Scale 
Regulatory – Financial /Performance Impact 
1 
Minor loss 
2 
Moderate loss impacting yearly performance 
3 
Loss impacting return and minor capital loss 
4 
Major loss resulting in capital loss 
5 
Irrevocable loss with major capital loss 
Risk id : xx 
Category : Operational risk 
Plant damage 
Inherent 
Probability 
Impact 
Criticality 
Reputational 
Operational 
Legal 
Financial 
3 
2 
2 
- 
3 
9 
►Risk description: Accidental or intentional destruction 
Rationale: Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant etc… 
►Controls/Mitigation factors: Insurance; remote guard surveillance; fencing 
Strategic response (accept/reduce): Accept 
►Corrective actions: 
Mitigated 
Probability 
Impact 
Criticality 
Reputational 
Operational 
Legal 
Financial 
2 
2 
2 
- 
1 
6 
Expected 
Probability 
After corrective actions 
Impact 
Criticality 
Reputational 
Operational 
Legal 
Financial
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1. Risk management for illiquid assets 
Private Equity and Real Estate assets 
ID 
CATEGORY 
THEME 
DESCRIPTION 
RATIONALE 
INHERENT PROBABILITY 
REPUTATIONAL IMPACT 
OPERATIONAL IMPACT 
LEGAL IMPACT 
FINANCIAL IMPACT 
CRITICALITY 
1.1 
Technology risk 
Reliability & bankability 
Plant proves not to be working correctly; project is not approved for financing 
The technology is not reliable; the track record not strong enough; negative technical due diligence 
2 
0 
4 
0 
4 
8 
1.1 
Technology risk 
Reliability & bankability : controls/mitigation factors 
Technical due diligence; market intelligence; track record 
2 
0 
3 
0 
2 
6 
1.1 
Technology risk 
Reliability & bankability : after corrective actions 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
2.1 
Operational risk 
Localisation/engineering 
Refusal from local constituencies; reversal of authorizations granted; strikes/blockades 
Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant; local authorities reverse a previously granted approval, etc. 
1 
2 
1 
0 
5 
5 
2.3 
Operational risk 
Theft/Plant damage 
Accidental or intentional destruction, vandalism, theft 
Certain items of the plants (e.g. PV modules) can be removed. Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant, etc. 
3 
2 
2 
0 
3 
9 
2.4 
Operational risk 
Fraud risk 
Risk of fraud over the valuation of underlying asset or the financing of these assets 
Risk of financing without real assets to finance/influence on valuation 
2 
3 
1 
3 
3 
6 
2.8 
Operational risk 
Grid reliability risk 
Lack or interruption of grid connection 
Instable power network nationally or locally; glitches with plant connection to the grid, etc. 
2 
0 
2 
0 
3 
6 
2.8 
Operational risk 
Grid reliability risk : controls/mitigation factors 
Preliminary analysis on grid capabilities; interviews with local grid managers; due diligence on connection points/capacity; etc. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
2 
2 
3.1 
Regulatory and legal risks 
Authorisation risk 
Withdrawal of any authorisations to operate the plant 
The authorisation process at the time of construction may have been inaccurate or the operation of the plant may not abide by the laws and regulations 
2 
2 
3 
0 
3 
6 
4.1 
Market risk 
Financing risk 
Financing may not be available or terms may be or become costly 
Financial markets may be instable from time to time 
3 
0 
1 
0 
2 
6 
4.1 
Market risk 
Financing risk : controls/mitigation factors 
Hedging strategies may be implemented. Alternative funding may be available 
2 
0 
1 
0 
2 
4 
4.2 
Market risk 
Electricity rates risk 
Revenues may be negatively impacted by a reduction in electricity rates 
Market price of electricity is subject to fluctuations 
3 
0 
0 
0 
2 
6 
4.2 
Market risk 
Electricity rates risk : controls/mitigation factors 
Sale prices for grid-connected plants are relatively inelastic; electricity is normally sold at regulated rates 
2 
0 
0 
0 
2 
4 
4.3 
Market risk 
Valuation risk 
The value of the assets may be reduced 
The market value of the assets is highly dependent on interest rates and demand for those assets 
2 
2 
0 
0 
3 
6 
4.3 
Market risk 
Valuation risk : controls/mitigation factors 
Interest rates can be fixed and/or risk can be hedged 
1 
1 
0 
0 
2 
2 
4.3 
Market risk 
Valuation risk : after corrective actions 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
4.4 
Market risk 
Leverage risk 
Increase of losses due to the use of leverage 
The sub-fund may leverage its capital by borrowing directly at Fund level up to 100% of the Total Commitment of the sub-fund, for investment purposes. 
3 
0 
0 
0 
3 
9 
4.4 
Market risk 
Leverage risk : controls/mitigation factors 
No leverage through derivatives, close monitoring of leverage level 
2 
0 
0 
0 
2 
4 
4.4 
Market risk 
Leverage risk : after corrective actions 
5.1 
Credit risk 
Counterparty default 
Exposure to the creditworthiness of its business counterparties 
Ability to trade and generate revenues is dependent upon contractual arrangements 
2 
1 
0 
0 
3 
6 
5.1 
Credit risk 
Counterparty default : after corrective actions 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6.1 
Liquidity Risk 
Asset liquidity 
The value of the assets that can be realised may be materially different from acquisition costs 
Assets may not be sold in the expected timeframe and at the expected values 
3 
0 
0 
0 
3 
9 
6.1 
Liquidity Risk 
Asset liquidity : controls/mitigation factors 
Focus on cash flow generation 
2 
0 
0 
0 
2 
4 
6.1 
Liquidity Risk 
Asset liquidity : after corrective actions 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6.2 
Liquidity Risk 
Liability risk 
Mismatching asset/liability profile 
Assets are relatively illiquid while liabilities may have different duration 
3 
0 
0 
0 
3 
9 
6.2 
Liquidity Risk 
Liability risk : controls/mitigation factors 
Focus on cash flow generation; maintain a reserve liquidity; manage overall duration 
2 
0 
0 
0 
2 
4 
6.2 
Liquidity Risk 
Liability risk : after corrective actions 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Case study - Renewable energy fund 
8 
9 
9 
9 
9 
0 
0 
0 
0 
2 
2 
0 
5 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4
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Other risks, examples and measures 
TYPE OF RISK 
QUALITATIVE LIMIT IN PLACE? 
QUANTITATIVE LIMIT IN PLACE? 
COMMENT 
Market risk 
Y 
Y 
►Level of interest rates and of the risk-free rate impact assessment 
►Also impact the performance of the target companies, as well as the level of inflation 
Credit risk 
N 
N 
►N/A in the case of non leveraged PE fund at the AIF level and investing only in equity 
►However, developments in the credit markets may affect the level of earnings and cash flow of the target companies, to monitor 
Liquidity risk 
Y 
N 
►For closed-ended PE funds, no liquidity risk on the liability side 
►Limited risk on the assets side 
►However, the liquidity risk is especially marked at the time of exit and exits must be adequately planned and the state of the market in terms of liquidity, monitored closely (analysis of comparable transactions in listed and unlisted structures, multiple etc. ). 
►Investment phase capital calls : risk that an investor will default during a capital call. 
Counterparty risk 
Y 
Y 
►Risk associated with the use of derivative instruments, including hedging instruments 
1. Risk management for illiquid assets
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2. Particulars of the RMP 
►Art 18 and 19 for illiquid assets – Investment process is key 
►Operational risks focus (as above but at AIFM level)
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3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable? 
►Probability distribution for systematic shocks on the fund’s portfolio valuation can be derived from: 
-The distribution of a public listed index historical returns. 
-Public data on operational incidents 
-Monte Carlo simulations 
►The distribution of shocks is the building block for key risk indicators: 
-IRR-at-Risk: Systematic shocks are applied to the current NAV, building a distribution of NAV for a given time horizon. A distribution of IRR can then be derived, from which IRR-at-Risk can be computed for a given confidence interval. 
-Stress Testing: Apply a given level of shock on the systematic risk factor (the index) to the fund NAV, and derive a stressed IRR. 
-Target IRR Analysis: Define targeted IRRs for the fund and derive the corresponding shocks on NAV required to achieve these targets.
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3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable? 
*numbers are for illustration purposes only 
Target IRR 
0% 
8% 
15% 
Scenario 
-30% 
-10% 
+10% 
Probability 
0% 
8% 
23% 
STRESS TEST 
95% 
Shock 
-25% 
IRR 
5.9% 
NAV 
$117m 
Stress Tests at 95% confidence based on the 1Y-distribution of FTSE- EPRA NAREIT Emerging index. 
Scenario on NAV to obtain pre-specified target IRR levels for the fund: 
STRESS TESTS 
IRR-AT-RISK 
Mark-to-Market IRR 
Probability
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The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD

  • 1. The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Yves de Naurois The 4th Annual Malta Fund Conference – AIFMD one year after Malta, 19th September 2014
  • 2. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 2 Content ►Is AIFMD really bringing something new to risk management function? ►Insourcing/Outsourcing: should RM or PM be outsourced? The various operating models – What we see in practice ►And what about illiquid assets?
  • 3. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Is AIFM really bringing something new to risk management function? ►1. The risk manager function under AIFMD ►2. AIFM Risk Reporting ►3. The risk manager responsibilities and liabilities – what are the practical consequences? ►4. How is independence from PM secured? Does independence mean no relationship? ►5. Practical challenges ►6. To conclude: What is new with AIFM for RM?
  • 4. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 4 1. The risk manager function under AIFMD Organisation Requirements ►Personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise ►Includes a permanent risk management function Functionally and hierarchically separate from operating units ►Safeguards against conflicts of interest Operational Conditions ►Risk Management standards/processes ►Due diligence conditions with respect to investment selection and on-going monitoring of investments ►Appropriate liquidity management system Transparency (Disclosure & Reporting) ►Reporting obligations to AIFM’s Competent Authorities ►Disclosure to investors Either via prospectus or separately pre-investment For each AIF managed by the AIFM and For each AIF it markets in the EU
  • 5. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 5 1. The risk manager function under AIFMD Risk Management Function ►Identifies measures, monitors and manages all relevant risks ►Provides regular updates to the governing body and senior management ►Functionally and hierarchically separate from operating units Risk Management Policy ►Documents the procedures, techniques and tools employed ►Takes into account nature scale & complexity Assessment and Review of Risk Systems ►Performs a periodical assessment of the policy, performance of the function ►Corrective action to be taken in case of specific deficiencies Risk Reporting ►To provide both on-going and ad-hoc risk reporting to management ►Reporting obligations to AIFM’s Competent Authorities ►Risk figures and stress tests to cover all risks including market and liquidity risk Risk Limits ►Quantitative and qualitative risk limits covering all relevant risks ►Limits to be aligned with the strategy, risk profile and risk appetite of the AIF
  • 6. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 6 2. AIFM Risk Reporting AIF’S RISK PROFILING AIFM RMP REVIEW/ DRAFTING RISK MONITORING RISK REPORTING ►Identification and formalization of all risks inherent to an AIF’s specific strategy by creating a risk hierarchy ►Provide guidance as to how to interpret proportionality MODULE CONTENT OUTPUT ►Systematized scaling (probability and impact resulting in criticality score) ►Individual AIF risk profile summary VALUE CHAIN OF REPORTING ►Draft/ review of existing Risk Management Policy (RMP) ►This include s documenting governance, key risks and KRIs, limits , monitoring and reporting ►Risk dashboard ►Liquidity risk and stress testing reports ►IRR at risk and stress testing ►AIFMD compliant RMP yet meaningful to a specific investment strategy based on a thorough understanding of illiquid assets investment process ►Based on key risks identified , to implement a practical risk management monitoring tool. ►Specific risk monitoring reports ►Individual risk management sheet ►Board packs risk report ►Regulatory risk reporting Annex 4 ►Regular board reporting on risk; alert summaries etc. ►Prepare regulatory risk reporting compliant with AIFMD Annex 4 reporting template
  • 7. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 7 2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Overview INTERNAL IN CHARGE RECIPIENTS KEY DOCUMENTS REFERENCE Permanent Risk Management Function Senior Management AIFM Board AIF Risk Profile (including limits) Internal risk reports (produced internally or with the help of a specialised service provider) to document the identification, measurement and management of all risks managed AIFS are or may be exposed to. Documented due diligences ►Art. 15-16 AIFMD ►Art. 39 CDR ►Art. 44 CDR ►Art. 40 CDR ►Art. 47 CDR AIFM RMP ►Art. 39 CDR ►Art. 45 CDR ►Art. 18 CDR ►Art. 19 CDR
  • 8. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 8 IN CHARGE RECIPIENTS KEY DOCUMENTS REFERENCE Permanent Risk Management Function AIF Risk Profile Annual Reports ►Art. 15 ►Art. 23.4 ►Art. 39 CDR ►Art. 23 AIF Prospectus (description of liquidity risk management - description of terms and timing of communication for special treatment of liquidity risk management, AIF Risk Profile, and the risk management systems of the AIFM) ►Art. 23 ►Art. 108 CDR AIFM Investors Management Report (overview of investment activity, performance of the AIF, any material change concerning information disclosed in the prospectus and not already present in the financial statements, principal risks of the AIF) Regular reporting to investors*(% of the AIF’s assets subject to special treatment because of their illiquid nature - Any new provisions for managing the AIF’s liquidity - current risk profile of the AIF and risk management systems used by AIF or its management company - If the limits are exceeded, a description of the circumstances and remedial measures taken - Changes in risk management systems and anticipated impact on the AIF and the investors. For AIF using leverage, any change in the maximum level of leverage and the amount of leverage that the AIF used.) * To be included in the regular reporting to investors, as provided by the articles of incorporation of the AIF or in conjunction with the prospectus and at minimum when the annual report is available. Investors ►Art. 22 ►Art. 105 CDR 2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Overview AIF RMP – Risk Management process and techniques (any material change) ►Art. 16 ►Art. 46 CDR ►Art. 41 CDR ►Art. 24 ►Art. 110 CDR ►Art. 111 CDR Annex IV (risk profile of the AIF with a focus on the market risk profile and liquidity risk - arrangements for managing liquidity - stress test results - RM system) AIFM Regulator EXTERNAL
  • 9. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 9 2. AIFM Risk Reporting – Annex IV 301 fields to be filled in at AIFM and AIF level* ►Identification fields; ►Principal exposure and concentration; ►Risk figures; ►Main categories of asset used; ►Trading activities. * Some end of period/Some on an historical basis Frequency Criteria ►Half yearly (if between threshold and € 1Bn); ►Quarterly (if AUM > € 1Bn); ►Quarterly if illiquid asset and AUM > € 500M; ►Yearly if non leveraged in non-listed company.
  • 10. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 10 2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Schematic flow AIFM CUSTODIAN Data sourcing PRIME BROKER PORTFOLIO MANAGER RISK DEPARTMENT CENTRAL ADMIN. REPORTING TOOL REGULATOR DATA MANAGEMENT SENT TO REGULATOR $ REFORMATING ENRICHMENT QUALITY CONTROLS
  • 11. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 11 2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Annex IV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Historical RP Risk Profile of AIF BLOCK FIELD SPECTRUM DESCRIPTION DATA NEEDED DATA SOURCE APPLICABLE FOR NON-TRADABLE ASSETS MODELLING REQUIRED 137 IRR Cash Flow Projections Portfolio Manager YES (YES) 138 – 145 CS01/DV01/ Delta/Vega + repartition into buckets Portfolio positions, yield curves/termsheets etc. Admin/Broker NO YES 146 – 147, 302 VaR Portfolio Positions (e.g. contract size, strike price, maturity date etc.) Admin NO YES 148 – 159 CCP/Regulated Market/Repos/Cash Collateral Portfolio Positions+ related information on Counterparty Admin NO NO 160 – 177 Counterparty (BIC codes etc.) Portfolio Positions, (BIC of counterparties codes etc.) Admin/Counterparty NO NO 178 – 217 Liquidity (Asset and Liability side) Portfolio Positions + investor profiles Admin/PM/GP YES NO 218 Total number of open positions Portfolio Positions Admin NO NO 279 – 280 Stress Tests Portfolio Positions Admin YES YES 294 – 295 Leverage Portfolio Positions Admin NO YES TOTAL FIELDS CONCERNED: 28% “To be efficient, it is necessary to integrate the requirements of necessary risk data to complete parts of the risk sections of Annex IV at the design stage”
  • 12. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 12 RISK MEASURE TYPE RISK MEASURE VALUE RISK MEASURE DESCRIPTION Leverage - Sum of Notionals 136.47% AIFMD Leverage still to be implemented - the shown value is the Gross Leverage - SON IRR 12.0340% Expected annual investment return/IRR in normal market conditions. CS01 12548.25 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads rise by 1 basis point. Net CS01 value for bucket < 5 years -5874.36 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity less than 5 years rise by 1 basis point. Net CS01 value for bucket 5-15 years -6673.89 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity between 5 and 15 years rise by 1 basis point. Net CS01 value for bucket > 15 years - Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if credit spreads of securities with maturity greater than 15 years rise by 1 basis point. DV01 3.8236 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves rise by 1 basis point. Net DV01 value for bucket < 5 years 0.4087 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity less than 5 years rise by 1 basis point. Net DV01 value for bucket 5-15 years 3.4149 Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity between 5 and 15 years rise by 1 basis point. Net DV01 value for bucket > 15 years - Dollar change in the Portfolio NAV if yield curves of securities with maturity greater than 15 years rise by 1 basis point. Net Equity Delta - 1 234.41 Dollar change in Portfolio NAV if all equities rise by 1%. Vega Exposure - 226 62 Dollar change in portfolio NAV if the implied volatility of securIties rise by 1%. Vega Exposure at markets 10% lower - The Vega exposure with market 10% lower. Vega Exposure at markets 10% higher - The Vega exposure with market 10% higher. Net Commodity Delta - Dollar change in portfolio NAV if commodity prices rise by 1%. Net FX Delta - Dollar change in portfolio NAV if FX rates rise by 1%. VaR 5.7500% Threshold value such that the probability that the mark-to-market loss on the portfolio over the given time horizon exceeds this value is the given probability level. VaR Calculation Method Code Type CARLO Scenarios are generated from a log-normal distribution and revaluing all positions in a portfolio for each trial 2. AIFM Risk Reporting - Annex IV example E.g. Calculated using the Pricing algorithm suggested by ISDA (input parameters: Floating leg, Fixed leg, rates, issuer information,, Maturity , Yield curves) Using standard bond pricing methods (e.g. DCF) (input parameters: Maturity date, Coupon, Callabilty properties, information, Rating, Yield curves) Obtained through a risk model (input parameters: Model data, detailed position information)
  • 13. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 13 3. The risk manager responsibilities and liabilities – what are the practical consequences? Need for adequate monitoring tools Need for adequate support services
  • 14. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 14 4. How is independence from PM secured? Does independence mean no relationship? No interdependence does not mean no relationship and RM needs to work closely with PM. However RM is clearly a ‘second line of defence function’ under AIFMD with oversight responsibility – The idea is not to duplicate what PM does already. “ ”
  • 15. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 15 5. Practical challenges AIFMD requirements ►Appoint a permanent risk management function functionally and hierarchically separated from the operating units; ►Formalize the risk management framework (including governance structure and policies); ►Implement robust risk management systems (techniques and tools); ►Ensure that the risks associated to each investment position of an AIF and its overall effect on the AIF’s portfolio can be properly identified, measured managed and monitored on an ongoing basis; ►Periodically, at least once a year, review their risk management system. Review the alignment of the investment strategy, liquidity and redemption policy; ►Implement stress tests (including investment ones) and disclose the results of the test to their competent authorities. Practical challenges ►Document the independence of the risk management function when Teams are small; The risks are intrinsically linked to the investment and management of projects invested in and managed through a structured evaluation and fundamental analysis of each investment opportunity. ►Formalize and document the risk management framework Formalize RMP, including AIFs risk profile; Formalize tools to monitor relevant risks and stress test them in a meaningful and proportionate way. ►Report on risk management; To the AIFM senior management and the board To investors and the regulator.
  • 16. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 16 6. To conclude: What is new with AIFM for RM? ►Two essential and separate functions: Portfolio Management Risk Management ►Risk profile communicated to investors ►Detailed documented investment due diligence ►Detailed reporting prescription for regulatory consolidated market supervision
  • 17. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Insourcing/Outsourcing: should RM or PM be outsourced? The various operating models – What we see in practice ►1. No one size fits all. Different models available ►2. Challenges and pitfalls when delegating the risk management function ►3. Insights from a practitioner
  • 18. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 18 1. No one size fits all. Different models available MODEL 1 ALL DONE INTERNALLY AIFM $ AIFM $ AIFM $ MODEL 2 PARTIAL OUTSOURCING MODEL 3 FULL DELEGATION OF PM OR RM Risk monitoring support services To discharge his/her duties the permanent RM function may rely on risk reports and risk data produced internally or externally. Relies on Delegates the permanent RM function
  • 19. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 19 2. Challenges and pitfalls when delegating the risk management function ►Challenges and pitfalls for the AIFM delegating the function: AIFM still remains responsible => controls in place with KPIs in order to ensure not only initial due diligence but ongoing monitoring. ►Challenges and pitfalls for the delegate performing the function: Access to data and information; Communication with AIFM; Communication with other CPs if in a position to be CP.
  • 20. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 20 3. Insights from a practitioner Discussion ►… ►… ►… ?
  • 21. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD And what about illiquid assets? ►1. Risk management for illiquid assets ►2. Particulars of the RMP ►3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable?
  • 22. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 22 1. Risk management for illiquid assets How risk management differs for liquid and illiquid assets: in a nutshell Liquid assets ►In funds investing in assets for which there is an organized market, the process focuses on: The active management of the exposure Principally through an ongoing measurement of the potential downside risk and related internal limits Illiquid assets ►For funds investing in illiquid assets such as real estate and private equity, for which there are no organized market, the exposures cannot be readily decreased. ►For such funds the risk management process relies on: Initial due diligence on investment; Thorough risk mapping; Monitoring of impact and frequencies internally but also access to external data; Where the resulting criticalities pass over an internal acceptability threshold, further corrective actions need to be implemented.
  • 23. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 23 1. Risk management for illiquid assets Operational risk mapping for a Management Company THEME EXAMPLE OF ASSOCIATED OPERATIONAL RISKS Investment policy -Non adherence to the documented strategy -Non adherence to documented policies (market, dealing, operations) -Style drift -Contradictory documents (Prospectus vs. Marketing presentations Management of operational risk -Lack of pertinent and extensive data Market risk -Inadequate capture of data -Data errors in valuation tools -Failure to validate/review model Counterparty risk -Erroneous estimation of risk (non consolidated data) -Inadequate frequency of reviews Credit risk -Complex structured instrument: collateral gaps Liquidity risk -Faulty estimation of potential redemptions -Faulty estimation of market liquidity Portfolio management -Unauthorised transactions -Attribution of consolidated orders -PM resignation Hedging management -Faulty information regarding net exposures -Roll over process Annual report -Significant errors in annual accounts or management report Reporting to investors -Reporting errors -Delayed reporting
  • 24. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 24 Operational risks: a key element to understand and report The criticality concept Vulnerability, risk monitoring and risk rating 1. Risk management for illiquid assets Farmer curves
  • 25. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 25 1. Risk management for illiquid assets Inherent and mitigated risk Scale Probability 1 Very improbable 2 Isolated –rare event 3 Repetitive- possible event 4 Recurring – probable event 5 Common - very probable event Scale Reputational Impact 1 Rumours 2 Local Coverage-Information requests from Investors 3 Special press coverage- some redemptions 4 National press coverage – significant redemptions 5 Broad International coverage – Mass redemptions Scale Operational Impact 1 Minor incident without impact 2 Isolated incident with manageable impact 3 Isolated incident with significant impact 4 Systemic incident with partial stop of activities 5 Complete stop of activities Scale Regulatory – legal Impact 1 CSSF reminder – minor complaints 2 Deficiency letter and request to sate position – commercial dispute 3 Injunction from the CSSF – Isolated civil case 4 Serious breach / fine – mass litigation 5 Authorisation withdrawal - liquidation Scale Regulatory – Financial /Performance Impact 1 Minor loss 2 Moderate loss impacting yearly performance 3 Loss impacting return and minor capital loss 4 Major loss resulting in capital loss 5 Irrevocable loss with major capital loss Risk id : xx Category : Operational risk Plant damage Inherent Probability Impact Criticality Reputational Operational Legal Financial 3 2 2 - 3 9 ►Risk description: Accidental or intentional destruction Rationale: Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant etc… ►Controls/Mitigation factors: Insurance; remote guard surveillance; fencing Strategic response (accept/reduce): Accept ►Corrective actions: Mitigated Probability Impact Criticality Reputational Operational Legal Financial 2 2 2 - 1 6 Expected Probability After corrective actions Impact Criticality Reputational Operational Legal Financial
  • 26. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 26 1. Risk management for illiquid assets Private Equity and Real Estate assets ID CATEGORY THEME DESCRIPTION RATIONALE INHERENT PROBABILITY REPUTATIONAL IMPACT OPERATIONAL IMPACT LEGAL IMPACT FINANCIAL IMPACT CRITICALITY 1.1 Technology risk Reliability & bankability Plant proves not to be working correctly; project is not approved for financing The technology is not reliable; the track record not strong enough; negative technical due diligence 2 0 4 0 4 8 1.1 Technology risk Reliability & bankability : controls/mitigation factors Technical due diligence; market intelligence; track record 2 0 3 0 2 6 1.1 Technology risk Reliability & bankability : after corrective actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 Operational risk Localisation/engineering Refusal from local constituencies; reversal of authorizations granted; strikes/blockades Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant; local authorities reverse a previously granted approval, etc. 1 2 1 0 5 5 2.3 Operational risk Theft/Plant damage Accidental or intentional destruction, vandalism, theft Certain items of the plants (e.g. PV modules) can be removed. Environmental group may object to the construction of the plant, etc. 3 2 2 0 3 9 2.4 Operational risk Fraud risk Risk of fraud over the valuation of underlying asset or the financing of these assets Risk of financing without real assets to finance/influence on valuation 2 3 1 3 3 6 2.8 Operational risk Grid reliability risk Lack or interruption of grid connection Instable power network nationally or locally; glitches with plant connection to the grid, etc. 2 0 2 0 3 6 2.8 Operational risk Grid reliability risk : controls/mitigation factors Preliminary analysis on grid capabilities; interviews with local grid managers; due diligence on connection points/capacity; etc. 1 0 2 0 2 2 3.1 Regulatory and legal risks Authorisation risk Withdrawal of any authorisations to operate the plant The authorisation process at the time of construction may have been inaccurate or the operation of the plant may not abide by the laws and regulations 2 2 3 0 3 6 4.1 Market risk Financing risk Financing may not be available or terms may be or become costly Financial markets may be instable from time to time 3 0 1 0 2 6 4.1 Market risk Financing risk : controls/mitigation factors Hedging strategies may be implemented. Alternative funding may be available 2 0 1 0 2 4 4.2 Market risk Electricity rates risk Revenues may be negatively impacted by a reduction in electricity rates Market price of electricity is subject to fluctuations 3 0 0 0 2 6 4.2 Market risk Electricity rates risk : controls/mitigation factors Sale prices for grid-connected plants are relatively inelastic; electricity is normally sold at regulated rates 2 0 0 0 2 4 4.3 Market risk Valuation risk The value of the assets may be reduced The market value of the assets is highly dependent on interest rates and demand for those assets 2 2 0 0 3 6 4.3 Market risk Valuation risk : controls/mitigation factors Interest rates can be fixed and/or risk can be hedged 1 1 0 0 2 2 4.3 Market risk Valuation risk : after corrective actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.4 Market risk Leverage risk Increase of losses due to the use of leverage The sub-fund may leverage its capital by borrowing directly at Fund level up to 100% of the Total Commitment of the sub-fund, for investment purposes. 3 0 0 0 3 9 4.4 Market risk Leverage risk : controls/mitigation factors No leverage through derivatives, close monitoring of leverage level 2 0 0 0 2 4 4.4 Market risk Leverage risk : after corrective actions 5.1 Credit risk Counterparty default Exposure to the creditworthiness of its business counterparties Ability to trade and generate revenues is dependent upon contractual arrangements 2 1 0 0 3 6 5.1 Credit risk Counterparty default : after corrective actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.1 Liquidity Risk Asset liquidity The value of the assets that can be realised may be materially different from acquisition costs Assets may not be sold in the expected timeframe and at the expected values 3 0 0 0 3 9 6.1 Liquidity Risk Asset liquidity : controls/mitigation factors Focus on cash flow generation 2 0 0 0 2 4 6.1 Liquidity Risk Asset liquidity : after corrective actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.2 Liquidity Risk Liability risk Mismatching asset/liability profile Assets are relatively illiquid while liabilities may have different duration 3 0 0 0 3 9 6.2 Liquidity Risk Liability risk : controls/mitigation factors Focus on cash flow generation; maintain a reserve liquidity; manage overall duration 2 0 0 0 2 4 6.2 Liquidity Risk Liability risk : after corrective actions 0 0 0 0 0 0 Case study - Renewable energy fund 8 9 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4
  • 27. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 27 Other risks, examples and measures TYPE OF RISK QUALITATIVE LIMIT IN PLACE? QUANTITATIVE LIMIT IN PLACE? COMMENT Market risk Y Y ►Level of interest rates and of the risk-free rate impact assessment ►Also impact the performance of the target companies, as well as the level of inflation Credit risk N N ►N/A in the case of non leveraged PE fund at the AIF level and investing only in equity ►However, developments in the credit markets may affect the level of earnings and cash flow of the target companies, to monitor Liquidity risk Y N ►For closed-ended PE funds, no liquidity risk on the liability side ►Limited risk on the assets side ►However, the liquidity risk is especially marked at the time of exit and exits must be adequately planned and the state of the market in terms of liquidity, monitored closely (analysis of comparable transactions in listed and unlisted structures, multiple etc. ). ►Investment phase capital calls : risk that an investor will default during a capital call. Counterparty risk Y Y ►Risk associated with the use of derivative instruments, including hedging instruments 1. Risk management for illiquid assets
  • 28. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 28 2. Particulars of the RMP ►Art 18 and 19 for illiquid assets – Investment process is key ►Operational risks focus (as above but at AIFM level)
  • 29. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 29 3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable? ►Probability distribution for systematic shocks on the fund’s portfolio valuation can be derived from: -The distribution of a public listed index historical returns. -Public data on operational incidents -Monte Carlo simulations ►The distribution of shocks is the building block for key risk indicators: -IRR-at-Risk: Systematic shocks are applied to the current NAV, building a distribution of NAV for a given time horizon. A distribution of IRR can then be derived, from which IRR-at-Risk can be computed for a given confidence interval. -Stress Testing: Apply a given level of shock on the systematic risk factor (the index) to the fund NAV, and derive a stressed IRR. -Target IRR Analysis: Define targeted IRRs for the fund and derive the corresponding shocks on NAV required to achieve these targets.
  • 30. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 30 3. How to monitor risks for illiquid assets? Is a quantitative approach feasible/desirable? *numbers are for illustration purposes only Target IRR 0% 8% 15% Scenario -30% -10% +10% Probability 0% 8% 23% STRESS TEST 95% Shock -25% IRR 5.9% NAV $117m Stress Tests at 95% confidence based on the 1Y-distribution of FTSE- EPRA NAREIT Emerging index. Scenario on NAV to obtain pre-specified target IRR levels for the fund: STRESS TESTS IRR-AT-RISK Mark-to-Market IRR Probability
  • 31. Copyright © Arkus Financial Services - 2014 The monitoring & delegation of the risk management function under AIFMD Page 31 Questions?