Football Club Financing: Why 'Mini-Bonds' Are In Trend

With football clubs looking for new ways to raise funds through debt and equity financing (see LawInSport article series by Michael Savva and Stuart Bolton[2]), there has been an upsurge in the issuance of mini-bonds by clubs. These mini-bonds give clubs a means to access new finance through investors. This article explains what are bonds and mini-bonds, how they work, how they are regulated and gives some guidance for potential fan investors.

• What is a Bond?
• What Are The Different Football Bonds
• How Does The Financial Conduct Authority View These Mini-Bonds
• Guidance for Fan Investors
• The Future