1、Global Fund Banking Outlook Report Q3 2023I am pleased to share this quarters Global Fund Banking(GFB)Outlook Report,featuring survey data from more than 100 private fund financial and operating leaders.Learnings gleaned from the survey shed light on how fund managers are navigating a tough fundrais

2、ing environment and a dampened exit market.In addition to the survey and other insights garnered from Silicon Valley Banks(SVBs)proprietary data,this report shares unique perspectives on the ecosystem from hundreds of conversations with market participants over recent months.Before diving into the c

3、urrent outlook,it is helpful to think back to the beginning of this year.Just six months ago,the market faced sticky inflation,depressed public markets,banking sector uncertainty and rapidly rising interest rates.Today,however,I am struck by the resiliency of the US economy and private market fund m

4、anagers ability to navigate these macroeconomic headwinds.At SVB,we are optimistic about the outlook for private markets as economic conditions have stabilized this summer and continue to show signs of progress.The macroeconomic tides may in fact be beginning to turn,with positive signals such as a

5、peaking interest rate,decreasing inflation and recovering public markets.Survey data also suggests that the fundraising environment is beginning to strengthen in some areas.On behalf of the Global Fund Banking team,I hope you find this edition of the report insightful and encourage you to share it w

6、ith your colleagues and professional networks.My team is committed to being a preferred financial partner to the private equity(PE)and venture capital(VC)ecosystem and remains optimistic about the private markets continued long-term resiliency.Sustained Optimism Despite Broader HeadwindsQ3 2023 GFB