Fund finance is entering an era of change. Recent market volatility is symptomatic of a global economic shift, with inflation rising to levels not seen in a generation and higher interest rates. At the same time, the sustainability agenda is becoming ever more urgent, both for our environment and for financing itself. Writes Simon Watkins.

Fund financing has been one of the strongest growth stories in the funds industry over the past decade. As sustainability has become a vital dimension of finance and as new uncertainties arise in financial markets, which trends will shape the future of fund finance?