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Christine McNerney

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Associate Portfolio Manager

Christine McNerney joined Periscope Capital in 2012 and is an Associate Portfolio Manager specializing in SPAC and ECM strategies. Previously, she worked as a Senior Credit Analyst with Manulife Financial’s Canadian Public Fixed Income group and as a Rotational Analyst within the Manulife Investment Division Rotation Program.

Ms. McNerney holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from McGill University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. She has completed the Fixed Income Trading and Sales course, the Trader Training Course, and earned certifications as a Responsible Investment Specialist from the Responsible Investment Association and as a Certified Sustainable Investment Professional from Concordia University.

What SPAC Investors Are Actually Looking for Right Now — Christine McNerney
March 30, 2026

What SPAC Investors Are Actually Looking for Right Now — Christine Mc…

Christine McNerney of Periscope Capital on what PIPE investors look for in a SPAC — testing-the-waters meetings, the difference between fundable and forgettable sponsor pitches, equity coverage, and how Periscope evaluates de-SPAC opportunities.

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