Structuring
Using financial products such as swaps, caps, collars and other derivative products, FirstSouthwest has helped clients meet their financing goals by implementing funding and investment strategies that may take advantage of rewards not currently available in the traditional capital markets.

Asset/Liability Management
The firm’s philosophy of maintaining a conservative approach is designed to maximize benefits and provide competitive pricing which affords clients a solid foundation from which to assess risks on both assets and liabilities taking into consideration investment strategies and future debt issuances.

Execution
To assist clients considering the use of financial products, FirstSouthwest has developed a comprehensive menu of services. The depth of the firm’s resources allows us to customize services for clients rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach.

Surveillance
FirstSouthwest can provide the independent validation of market values, payments, collateral requirements and counterparty ratings that many auditors demand in today’s financial markets. FirstSouthwest is an industry leader in developing approved calculation methodologies for derivatives among the auditing community. Our surveillance systems have received SAS 70 Type II certification by an independent auditor.