Domicile
31 July 2020
JFSC to develop shared KYC tool
The shared tool enables users to verify customers’ identities
31 July 2020
Guernsey introduces fund migration regs
The Limited Partnerships (Migration) Regulations 2020 allows limited partnerships to relocate to Guernsey quickly and easily
20 July 2020
Domicile watch: July 2020
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including how Luxembourg, Guernsey and Jersey are adjusting their practices as Covid-19 country lockdowns are eased while Cayman highlights a fraudulent due diligence email being circulated
20 July 2020
Jersey expects increased fund migration following new LP rules
The amendment makes it easier for managers to migrate structures from elsewhere in a quick, cost-effective manner.
14 July 2020
DMS Group acquires Oligo
The acquisition enhances DMS’ European product offering to provide Swiss fund services and bespoke solutions to clients
13 July 2020
Hong Kong passes Limited Partnership fund regime
The new bill "makes impressive strides" in attracting investment funds, including private equity and venture capital
8 July 2020
Jersey seeks feedback on LP continuance fees
The proposed fees will only affect foreign limited partnerships wanting to migrate to Jersey
6 July 2020
Jersey’s PE funds increase by 11%
Latest figures show private equity assets serviced in Jersey increased from £136bn to £150.5bn in Q1 2020
3 July 2020
Jersey increases fund fees
The new rates form part of the regulator’s 2020 business plan
15 June 2020
Guernsey launches fast-track licencing for overseas funds
The regime aims to enable simultaneous consideration of a migration into the Bailiwick of Guernsey and licencing of the manager within a 10-day period
15 June 2020
Domicile watch: June 2020
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including how Luxembourg, Guernsey and Jersey are adjusting their practices as Covid-19 country lockdowns are eased while Cayman highlights a fraudulent due diligence email being circulated
11 June 2020
Comment: A decade of fund finance in Luxembourg
More competition plus an increasingly complex regulatory environment requires greater sophistication and specific LPA provisions, writes Wildgen's Michael Mbayi
8 June 2020
Apex expands Throgmorton in Switzerland
The new office provides accounting and tax compliance services, company secretarial and governance as well as payroll services to businesses operating locally
1 June 2020
Guernsey launches guidance on green PE principles
The aim is to bring climate risks and resilience into the heart of private equity decision making
11 May 2020
Join us: CFOs & FD networks
Part one of our mini series on networks in PE: this instalment considers CFO & FD networks and finds they can be more hindrance than help
11 May 2020
Domicile watch
A round-up of key takeaways from major PE fund domiciles, including a Jersey Finance survey, ESG and climate change initiatives as well as regulatory updates
1 May 2020
Palatine-backed SMP buys RBC’s corporate services HK
As part of the deal, RBC’s clients and employees of this division will transfer to SMP
1 May 2020
CSC expands fund services into Ireland
The firm was granted a licence to provide its offering there by the Central Bank of Ireland
30 March 2020
COVID-19: Economic substance adjustments
Could temporary measures drive global consensus on economic substance requirements?
24 March 2020
Luxembourg adapts to temporary substance requirements
The jurisdiction enacted emergency legislation to protect investment funds and companies against the global pandemic
20 March 2020
Guernsey and Jersey adjust substance requirements
Guernsey and Jersey have collectively adjusted their requirements for economic substance amid the outbreak of Covid-19, to help reduce the spread of the virus
16 December 2019
Craic on
Reforms to Ireland’s LP structure will likely be legislated in early 2020, however, after years of promises, what will actually be legislated and will PE care?
16 December 2019
Lithuania seeks to attract fund managers
Recent regulatory amendments aim to position the country as an attractive domicile
16 December 2019
Romania approves New AIF Law
Updated law better aligns Romania with recent EU developments
4 December 2019
Crestbridge granted Luxembourg licence
New licence adds to existing offerings in UK, Jersey, Bahrain and Cayman
20 November 2019
Luxembourg’s AUM increased 20% year-to-year
Figure comes from ALFI's latest 2018 Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment Funds Survey
9 May 2017
Guernsey private equity funds surpass £100bn NAV
Total assets of Guernsey PE funds grew by more than £25bn last year