Sound Point Capital Appoints Faris AbiNader as Head of Real Estate Capital Formation

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Sound Point Capital Appoints Faris AbiNader as Head of Real Estate Capital FormationAuthor of the article:Senior institutional fundraising executive joins as Sound Point grows its multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate credit platformTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountNEW YORK — Sound Point Capital Management, LP (“Sound Point”), a global alternative credit manager, today announced that Faris AbiNader has joined the firm as Head of Real Estate Capital Formation, with a focus on institutional capital formation for Sound Point’s commercial real estate credit business.Mr. AbiNader joins Sound Point amid significant momentum in its commercial real estate credit business, which has grown into a multi-billion-dollar platform. The business has expanded through a combination of organic growth and additional institutional mandates, including opportunities to manage portfolios on behalf of strategic insurance partners.Sound Point’s CRE platform focuses primarily on originating senior, first-lien mortgages secured by middle-market, light-transitional commercial real estate, with an emphasis on multifamily and industrial properties in select U.S. markets. The CRE team has a nine-year track record and has originated approximately $4.3 billion across 167 first-mortgage loans as of March 31, 20261.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“We have been very deliberate in building the CRE business, with underwriting discipline and capital protection at the center of our approach,” said Don MacKinnon, Head of CRE Credit and Portfolio Manager at Sound Point. “As the platform continues to scale, Faris brings deep relationships and significant experience that will help us broaden our institutional investor base while staying true to the investment approach that has driven the business.”Mr. AbiNader brings extensive experience in institutional capital formation across real estate, private credit, and structured credit. Prior to joining Sound Point, he was a Managing Director at Cerberus Capital Management, where he represented the firm’s residential investment platform to institutional investors and investment consultants globally. Previously, he held senior business development and capital formation roles at Ellington Management Group and EnTrust Global.“Sound Point has built a differentiated commercial real estate credit business with an experienced investment team, disciplined underwriting approach, and strong institutional partnerships,” said Mr. AbiNader. “At a time when investors are increasingly focused on opportunities in real estate credit, the platform’s scale, track record and origination capabilities provide a strong foundation for continued growth. I’m excited to join Don and the CRE team and help bring that opportunity to a broader group of institutional investors globally.”1As of 3/31/2026. Includes inherited portfolios that were originated by another manager and assets attributable to a non-advisory client. Past performance is not indicative of future results.About Sound Point Capital Management, LPSound Point Capital Management is a diversified alternative asset management firm with an expertise in credit. Based in New York City, with offices in London, Greenwich, West Palm Beach, and San Francisco, the firm manages money on behalf of institutional investors including top-tier pensions, foundations, insurance companies, wealth management firms, and family offices. Sound Point’s strategies span the spectrum of liquid and illiquid credit alternatives and include funds and managed accounts focused on leveraged loans, special situations, distressed debt, structured credit, direct lending, and commercial real estate. Sound Point currently manages over $44 billion in assets and was founded by Stephen J. Ketchum, who is the controlling shareholder. Stone Point Capital LLC principals, a third-party permanent capital fund managed by the Dyal Capital division of Blue Owl Capital Inc., and Assured Guaranty U.S. Holdings Inc. are strategic investors in the firm. For more information, please visit www.soundpointcap.com.Provided for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Statements are based on Sound Point’s opinions as of the date of publication and are subject to change. All investing involves risk, including the risk of a total loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results.View source version on businesswire.com: Nadia Damouni / Ryan SmithThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.