By Dean Hill, Executive Director, Eze Castle Integration – There is no shortage of threats to financial services firms, and the list of requirements from investors and regulators alike is growing at a rapid pace. As a startup, it's important
There are a number of important considerations for a fund manager, especially a start-up, when it comes to selecting an onshore depositary to an onshore AIF. But before these are explored, it is perhaps worthwhile explaining exactly what the role
For those wishing to set up a standalone Alternative Investment Fund, getting the right service providers in place is crucial to the manager's long-term success and reputation. The following sections detail what to look for when it comes to appointing
For start-up managers wishing to run an onshore European AIF, the compliance and regulatory complexities might, at first glance, appear overwhelming. There are significant reporting obligations under Annex IV and regulatory capital considerations, whilst risk management is far broader in
Apex Fund Services has partnered with DataGuidance to enhance the group’s data protection and data privacy programme. Apex will use DataGuidance’s suite of privacy tools to receive research and intelligence on privacy legislation. Apex will benefit from up-to-date information
MaplesFS is relocating its Dublin office on 5 May to a newly developed 32,000 square foot office space, centrally located at 32 Molesworth Street in Dublin 2. The new space will facilitate continued business growth as well as allowing for
Since the Irish Collective Asset Management Vehicle (ICAV) came into effect on 18 March 2015, more than 157 vehicles had been authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland (through March 2016), according to the latest statistics released by Irish Funds,
Boston Partners, a provider of value equity investment products, has opened an office in London. Joshua Jones, a portfolio manager on Boston Partners Global and International products, will be leading the investment team operating out of the London office, while
The publication of this Guide comes as shockwaves from the UK's decision to withdraw from EU membership continue to reverberate across the world, raising several challenges for UK-based asset managers distributing across the EU. As Bobby Johal, Managing Consultant, Cordium,
The National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Duet Asset Management Ltd, an NFA member commodity pool operator (CPO) and commodity trading adviser (CTA) located in London, to pay a USD1 million fine. The decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee
