"Malta provides an outstanding opportunity for private equity and venture capital managers. It has a flexible LP structure, an extensive network of double tax treaties, a favourable local tax regime and experienced service providers who can provide a cost-effective solution,"
Despite Malta introducing a legal framework for securitisation in 2006, the financial crash meant that it was rarely used until around 2012. But there are signs that securitisation is gaining some momentum locally. This is being helped by a dedicated
Following Malta's implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), it is possible to set-up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in Malta in accordance with the AIFMD. Nevertheless, the existing Professional Investor Fund (PIF) regime has been retained in parallel
MSCI, a provider of research-based indexes and analytics, is to acquire all of the assets of Insignis, Inc, a data collection and aggregation service for the financial industry. Insignis provides daily automated collection, aggregation and management of financial data, including
Maples Fund Services has been selected by Promeritum Investment Management (Promeritum) as administrator for the Promeritum Fund SPC, an emerging market fixed income hedge fund. Maples Fund Services will provide full administration services, including fund accounting, registrar transfer agent and
Ultimus Fund Solutions’ Advisor Solutions group has been selected by 300 North Capital to provide shadow accounting and other middle office services for the firm’s three hedge funds and its separate accounts. Through the agreement, 300 North will leverage Ultimus’
IRESS has made two separate acquisitions to boost its presence in both the capital markets and discretionary fund management space within the UK. The two businesses IRESS has acquired are Proquote, a leading provider of trading, market data and connectivity
Aberdeen Asset Management has struck a deal with Advance Emerging Capital Ltd (AEC) whereby Aberdeen will acquire 100 per cent ownership of the London-based investment company. AEC focuses on global emerging and frontier market equities. AEC is a London based specialist
On 16-17 September the Fed will meet to decide whether or not to hike rates for the first time since 2006. The set of economic projections will reveal critical information about the Fed thinking. The market expects a dovish stance.
Funds with more than USD1 billion in AUM grew at an average of 135 per cent since the global financial crisis, while smaller funds only increased 15 per cent over that same five-year period. What is causing bigger funds to
