October 2026
Getting a rating is the easy part. Keeping it through SVO designation reviews, evolving NAIC treatment and ongoing investor diligence is the real test. Drawing on the Fund Finance West 2026 panel he moderated for DealCatalyst, Richard Wheelahan shares FFP’s takeaways on what’s driving growth in structured access vehicles, why structure matters more than collateral, and four durability questions every sponsor should ask before launch.