By Robert Higgans (pictured) & Clare Farrugia, MFSA – Since the end of the transition period applicable to Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) that were undertaking activities before the coming into force of the AIFM Directive on 22 July 2013, a clearer
For emerging managers, the fact that Malta retained its PIF regime alongside the new AIF fund regime means that a number of fund structuring opportunities now exist. The most popular option, to date, has been for managers to register with
Retaining its Professional Investor Funds (PIF) regime is possibly the single biggest development for Malta in recent memory. The island is now home to over 600 MFSA-authorised hedge funds and whilst a number of those are now being transitioned into
“What we are seeing under AIFMD is increased interest in asset managers using Malta as a domicile for the setting up of AIFMs,” observes Kenneth Farrugia (pictured), Chairman of FinanceMalta. He continues: “Over the past ten years, the MFSA has
With the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) which came in force last July 22, together with the introduction of the European Market Infrastructure Regime (EMIR) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), fund administrators are facing big challenges in terms
For a number of years, it has been practically impossible for funds to grant loans to third parties unless done on a one-off basis. Potential loan funds have, until now, not considered Malta. The issue in this regard has always
Guernsey’s financial services regulator approved 42 new investment funds during the second quarter of this year, bringing the total number of additions in the 12 months to the end of June to 131. Figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission
“I would say every day I get two or three inquiries on some crypto or blockchain-related project. There is a lot of interest in all things crypto here in the BVI,” observes Michael Killourhy, Partner at Ogier (BVI). Such is
The theme of digitalisation took centre stage at the annual Meet the Regulator Forum held by the BVI’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (‘FSC’) this July. During the forum, Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services of FSC, Jennifer Potter-Questelles emphasised the importance
By Paul Waldron (pictured), Harneys BVI – The BVI approved manager product, first introduced in 2012, continues to be a popular choice with start-up and emerging managers all over the world. It was introduced as an alternative to the full
