Digital Assets Report

 Responding to Developments in Private Equity Regulation & Compliance

Conference • 30 April 2013 • Central London
 
Your key issues addressed:
• The FSA’s Perspective: Regulatory Expectations and Feedback for Private Equity Firms
• Clarifying the Key AIFMD Developments and Responding to the Practical Implications
• PANEL SESSION: Industry Perspectives on the Practical Impact of Regulatory Change
• Responding to the Regulator’s Focus on Conflict of Interest
• Meeting the Developing Remuneration Obligations Impacting Private Equity Firms
• Assessing the Impact of FATCA and the IGA on Private Equity Firms
 
Key speakers include:
Fiona Bisset, Manager, Alternative Investment Team, Asset Management, FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
Tim Lewis, Partner, TRAVERS SMITH
Lisa Cawley, Partner, KIRKLAND ELLIS INTERNATIONAL
Simon Witney, Partner, SJ BERWIN
Ian Mason, Director, KINETIC PARTNERS
Alison Hampton, General Counsel, HG CAPITAL
Rob Bridson, Tax Partner, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER
Stephen Robinson, Partner, MACFARLANES
Rosali Pretorius, Partner, SNR DENTON
 
Technical Guidance on Changes to Private Equity Accounting & Reporting
Workshop • 1 May 2013 • Central London
 
Your key issues addressed:
• Investment Entities Amendment to IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Portfolio Company Valuation
• Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD)
• Global Investment Reporting Standards (GIPS)
• US GAAP reporting
Led by ERNST & YOUNG’s senior advisors:
– Axelle Ferey, Director, AIFMD Specialist
– Adrian Nicholls, Partner, UK Valuations Leader
– Ashley Coups, Partner, Private Equity Assurance Leader
Addressing New Challenges in Private Equity Tax Planning & Operations
Conference • 2 May 2013 • Central London
Your key issues addressed:
 
•  HMRC Perspective: Clearances and the Interaction with the GAAR and Established Practice
• FATCA Developments and the Practical Implications for Private Equity
• PANEL SESSION: Practical Perspectives from the Coal Face
• The General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) and Implications for the Private Equity Firm
• Individual Tax Issues for Private Equity Fund Executives and Management Teams
• Transfer Pricing and Thin Capitalisation in a Changing World
• VAT Developments Affecting Private Equity Houses, Transactions and Portfolio Companies
• Highlighting Tax Issues on Restructuring and Refinancing
Key speakers include:
– Martin Roberts, Team Leader, AAG Clearance & Counteraction, HM Revenue & Customs
– Abigayil Chandra, Senior Manager, DELOITTE
– Fiona Cooper, Tax Director, APAXPaul Cooper, Head of Tax and Compliance, LION CAPITAL
– Caroline Conder, Head of Tax, EQT
– Mark Baldwin, Partner, MACFARLANES
– Murray Clayson, Partner, FRESHFIELDS
– Anthony Stewart, Partner, CLIFFORD CHANCE
– Ayzo van Eysinga, Head of Tax, STIBBE
– Tony Bullock, Partner, ERNST & YOUNG
– Alexander Cox, Partner, ASHURST