Domiciles
18 March 2024
5 minutes with… Will Roxburgh, Khepri
The managing partner talks MJ Hudson management buyout origins, the market consolidation in fund administration and its consequences for the rise of boutique firms
12 March 2024
Stake a chance on… Scarcity Partners
The firm uses an evergreen structure to slow-cook emerging managers in a land down under
29 February 2024
5 minutes with… Joanne McEnteggart, IQ-EQ
The global head of debt, capital markets and corporate at IQ-EQ talks about private debt challenges, prioritising talent and Ireland’s prospects as a fund domicile
7 February 2024
Palmer launches in Madrid
Fund administrator led by ex-Sanne execs expands its European presence
7 February 2024
Ocorian acquires Bovill
Fund administrator adds regulatory consultancy firm into its compliance offering
5 February 2024
Sweet sorrow
The alluring attraction of semi-liquid strategies brings with it a cautionary tale of liquidity (mis)management
2 February 2024
Apheon promotes seven
John Mansvelt is now COO as Loïc Cerfontaine succeeds him as CFO
31 January 2024
ATOZ Services swallows up Fund Solutions
Corporate and tax services provider aims to build out its fund admin capabilities
25 January 2024
Profile: Miguel Gutiérrez, Portobello Capital
The deputy COO discusses working life at the Spanish GP, from adopting new technologies to overseeing the Luxembourg office
24 January 2024
Kroll makes Lux MD appointment
Elena Moisei joins from EY to lead the firm’s work with alternative investment fund managers in Luxembourg
22 January 2024
Discovery gone digital
VC fund-of-funds AlphaQ has launched AQVC discovery platform, a digital hub connecting LPs, GPs and service providers
16 January 2024
Highvern expands to Guernsey
Company launches fund admin business after building out its private wealth expertise
12 January 2024
Una Terra appoints founding partner and COO
Yves Frey joins the Swiss VC from investment manager SUSI Partners
11 January 2024
Deloitte acquires Alto Advisory
Lux-grown target company assists management companies and depositaries with fund oversight activities and regulatory functions
9 January 2024
Catalysing fund administration
Independent fund administrator Alchelyst emerges in Ireland and aims to differentiate itself through employee ownership, state-of-the-art tech and close-quarters service culture
8 January 2024
A&M Tax appoints ASEAN tax lead
Singapore-based Shantini Ramachandra was previously a partner at Deloitte
5 January 2024
Goodwin expands Luxembourg funds team
Baker McKenzie’s Julien Schraub and Deloitte’s Céline Moille join as counsel while Philip Spilberg is promoted in the private investment funds practice
4 January 2024
Alter Domus launches ELTIF fund admin service
The added functionality supports the administration of private market open-ended funds and includes liquidity management support
4 January 2024
Profile: John Mansvelt, Apheon
CFO and AIFM conducting officer tells the story of his transition from audit to PE, his key governance duties and shaping a new cultural identity
22 December 2023
Got Your Back acquires Nordic Depositary Services
Fund administrator expands capabilities in real estate and infrastructure depositary services
21 December 2023
Apex engulfs Edmond de Rothschild’s asset servicing line
The acquisition of EdR’s Luxembourg PE fund admin division represents Apex’s latest takeover
20 December 2023
The ELTIF on the shelf
ESMA’s final draft ELTIF Regulatory Technical Standards have been released, subject to the European Commission's approval
18 December 2023
Nikko plans Tikehau stake
The anticipated acquisition is said to be accompanied by the establishment of a joint venture, which focuses on investments in Asia
18 December 2023
Postcards from Portugal… Domicile drop
A post-summit debrief on alternative Luxembourg structures
15 December 2023
Vistra acquires Kroll’s Lux ManCo
Fund admin aims to support loan secondaries market through Kroll’s AIF and UCITS licences
11 December 2023
Altum secures Irish TCSP licence
Gaining a presence in Ireland expands the fund administrator’s existing European presence
11 December 2023
The UK’s nice green labelling machine
Response to FCA’s SDR positive as regulatory arbitrage remains around applicability to overseas funds, portfolio management and practice of its highly anticipated anti-greenwashing rule
1 December 2023
Hillhouse opens London office
The London operations team of the investment firm will be led by vice president Hallie Fishman
28 November 2023
Luxembourg’s private debt industry expands
According to a KPMG survey, AUM grew by 51% during the last year; changes in fund vehicles but LP base largely unchanged
27 November 2023
Home game Sweden
A change in tax legislation and ethical considerations are leading Swedish PE firms to onshore their funds
24 November 2023
JTC acquires Blackheath
Fund administrator expands its ManCo services for UK-based funds
24 November 2023
Exponent opens Dublin office
Formerly COO at BlackRock, Jacqueline Flynn to head up the new shop as director of operations
23 November 2023
Budget breakdown
The Drawdown watched the UK's Autumn Statement so you didn’t have to
23 November 2023
Southern Europe: Structures to suit all tastes
Variety is indeed the spice of life when it comes to fund domiciles across Southern Europe
22 November 2023
Cayman Islands removed from FATF’s grey list
Effective prosecution of financial crimes was key element to de-list but domicile stays on EU’s AML blacklist
21 November 2023
Hawksford acquires Paradigm
The fund administrator is expanding to the Cayman Islands
20 November 2023
There and back again
Matthias Plötz reports on the success or otherwise of German GPs´ Luxembourg holidays
15 November 2023
Unrealised potential
The ILP has not yet led to a surge in funds being domiciled in Ireland, writes Jon Whiteaker
13 November 2023
Island appeal
The Channel Islands have established strong reputations as domiciles and intend to keep them
13 November 2023
ESMA prioritises cyber risks
Digital resilience, including cybersecurity risk management, will be a key priority for the Authority
9 November 2023
Wheels in motion
The UK is working hard to restore its attractiveness as a domicile post-Brexit but it’s not there yet
6 November 2023
Apex acquires Watermark
The fund administrator has infiltrated the Portuguese market
6 November 2023
Raising the Liechtenstein flag
LGT’s Julien Ward and Bjoern Kogler explain the unique advantages of domiciling in Liechtenstein
6 November 2023
Breaking the mould
Does Luxembourg deserve its position as the default domicile in Europe or should GPs be more willing to consider alternative jurisdictions?
1 November 2023
CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance
GPs and LPs are unlikely to infringe upon UK competition law for pursuing environmental sustainability agreements
23 October 2023
weather eye
Matthias Plötz asks: Will the distant winds of the SEC's Private Funds Rules force changes to European GPs' playbooks
20 October 2023
European Parliament rejects ESRS objection
MEPs call for private sector to contribute to corporate sustainability transparency
16 October 2023
ICG appoints head of Luxembourg
Hind El Gaidi joins from her previous role as head of financial information and valuation at Astorg
16 October 2023
A&M appoints generative AI practice head
Anil Kumar will be supported by consulting lead David McGraw and CTO Chaz Henry
11 October 2023
Universal Investment’s COO heads up Luxembourg
Etienne Rougier aims to help with UI efa’s growth
28 September 2023
Universal Investment launches Alumia
Joint venture to offer fund distribution services
20 September 2023
Socium Fund Services launches loan agency and administration services
The Suntera Global-owned fund administrator extends its product offering to private credit firms
18 September 2023
DIY in the wild wild East
Across Lebanon and Palestine, enterprising GPs are piloting their industry with no legislative framework or operational ecosystem, as Matthias Plötz investigates
15 September 2023
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG acquires Elf Capital
The German asset manager will also co-invest up to €100m into Elf Capital’s funds
13 September 2023
Altum Group granted UCI extension
The extension to the Undertaking for Collective Investment allows the company to offer its services to all alternative investment funds
11 September 2023
Apex establishes presence in Korea
Non-executive director Simon Hurst will advise on the office launch