Regs & Compliance
15 September 2021
IPEM 2021: PE must embrace decarbonisation
Mathieu Chabran, co-founder of Tikehau Capital talks about decarbonising certain sectors and why those firms which only do it because they are forced to, will fail
15 September 2021
ACA buys Catelas
The ML-based electronic communications (eComms) surveillance and investigations platform will integrate with ACA's regtech platform ComplianceAlpha
13 September 2021
Standish expands to UK
Following authorisation from the FCA, the London office provides UK administration and depositary services
13 September 2021
IPEM 2021: PE is ready
Claire Chabrier, president of France Invest discusses how the Covid pandemic has accelerated innovation, climate issues and social responsibility
8 September 2021
SS&C launches ESG reporting solution
"We see the growing manager and investor demand to incorporate ESG metrics into client reporting at the manager and portfolio level."
8 September 2021
Suntera acquires NeoTrust
NeoTrust provides bespoke fund and corporate services to PE and RE, institutional clients, large and mid-sized firms as well as HNWIs
3 September 2021
Citco opens Hyderabad office
The new office provides fund servicing, banking as well as technology support functions
2 September 2021
Get ready for the new investment firms prudential regime
PE houses must familiarise themselves with the new requirements and ensure their forecasting practices are up to standard, writes Karen Allan of Haysmacintyre
25 August 2021
Domicile watch: August 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including the FCA's third consultation paper on UK IFPR, Guernsey's appointment of a strategic adviser for green and sustainable finance and Hong Kong's SFC amended fund manager code of conduct
11 August 2021
Crestbridge granted Irish licence
The firm received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to provide fund admin services in Ireland
9 August 2021
2025: PE’s digital golden year
In 2025, structured data exchange will be the norm for fund managers as PE moves away from Excel. The Drawdown explores the tech solutions making that future a reality
26 July 2021
Domicile watch: July 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Denmark's ranking as most business-friendly domicile, increased fund fees for Jersey and Guernsey's proposal for increasing fees
22 July 2021
IQ-EQ buys Ireland’s DGFM
Acquisition follows launch of a dedicated funds service segment in Ireland in March
22 July 2021
Profile: Feizal Moossa, Adenia Partners
The chief risk officer discusses the importance of his role within private equity, how his responsibilities have evolved since joining Adenia in 2003 as well as operating without an in-house legal team
13 July 2021
EU delays SFDR application date
SFDR application has moved from 1 January 2022 to 1 July 2022 to ensure a smooth implementation of the standards
12 July 2021
Apex buys Germany’s mola-administration
Hamburg-headquartered mola-administration provides fund admin to PE, VC, debt, special situations and digital assets funds
12 July 2021
You can’t stand under my umbrella
The Greensill scandal has thrown light on umbrella structures, which are now under review by the FCA - what could this mean for private equity?
8 July 2021
The Drawdown Awards 2021: Finalists Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered, and a massive congratulations to all those that made the shortlist
6 July 2021
Lack of standardisation biggest threat to ESG
“Without one standardised framework for reporting standards, we will continue to see firms mixing and matching various guidelines, hindering long-term process in the area.”
1 July 2021
Suntera granted Jersey licence
The licence enables the firm to support PE, VC, RE and other alternative fund managers with a full range of admin services from Jersey
1 July 2021
A guide to Germany’s new pre-marketing rules
New pre-marketing obligations for German AIFs come into force this August, with a distinctive German twist
29 June 2021
Domicile watch: June 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Guernsey's updated code of corporate governance, Luxembourg's FAQ on MiFID application and Cyprus' new form related to cross-border activities
25 June 2021
FCA proposes climate-related disclosures
The proposals aim to increase transparency while enabling clients to make considered choices while remaining proportionate for firms
18 June 2021
Northern Trust extends capabilities in Switzerland
The firm received regulatory approval to provide custodian, depositary, transfer agency and ancillary services in Switzerland
18 June 2021
Alter Domus launches Irish AIFM
Alter Domus has acquired Beechbrook Capital’s Irish AIFM and received authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland for specialised depositary services
17 June 2021
KPMG joins campaign for reporting taxonomy
KPMG UK has become a founding member of Private Capital Data Standards Alliance (PCDS Alliance – formerly ADS Initiative)
14 June 2021
LPs increasingly concerned by tax and regulatory changes
43% of LPs identified regulatory changes as the greatest risk to PE returns
2 June 2021
Investcorp delists
The GP will delist from the Bahrain Bourse and become a closed shareholding company
28 May 2021
ESMA publishes guidelines on cross-border marketing
The guidelines specify the requirements funds’ marketing communications must meet
27 May 2021
Aztec opens US office
The new office specialises in fund and corporate accounting and administration for PE, VC, private debt, infrastructure, and RE sectors
27 May 2021
Profile: Paul Yett, Hamilton Lane
The director of ESG & sustainability discusses the evolution of the firm's ESG processes, setting up its DE&I council and why diversity is important to him on a personal level
24 May 2021
Comment: Managing privacy concerns surrounding FATCA and CRS compliance
Ed Harris, Louise Crawford and Adela Komorowska of Hogan Lovells examine the friction between enhanced transparency among tax authorities and the right to privacy
21 May 2021
Domicile watch: May 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including the FCA's consultation on a new long-term asset fund, JFSC's investment business fees for 2021-22 and promotions across Guernsey and Cayman
19 May 2021
CSC secures Irish depositary licence
The firm received its Irish fund administration licence last year
10 May 2021
BlueMark creates impact benchmark
The benchmark aims to track best practices in impact management in a bid to eliminate impact-washing
10 May 2021
FCA requests feedback on new long-term asset fund
LTAF aims to provide an open-ended fund structure that accommodates PE, VC, private debt, real estate and infrastructure strategies
4 May 2021
WATCH: What do LPs do with all the data?
A recent webinar discussion explored the way in which data is being communicated, how technology is helping both GPs and LPs, and what LPs are doing with all the information
28 April 2021
LISTEN: Do we even need standardisation? Episode 2
The second instalment of a recent podcast discussion examined industry body reporting efforts, and asked if standardised reporting is still necessary?
28 April 2021
Domicile watch: April 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including JFSC's concerns in JPF service provision, Guernsey's updated PIF rules and Cyprus' growing funds industry
27 April 2021
Guernsey updates PIF rules
The amended rules offer three routes to register PIFs in Guernsey
22 April 2021
FundRock launches EU distribution service
The operation aim to support US, UK, Asia and other third country asset managers distributing funds across the EU.
22 April 2021
Profile: Magdalena Pasecka, Innova Capital
The partner and CFO discusses her reasons for leaving and returning to Innova, operational challenges of CEE-funds as well as why being a woman in PE is an advantage
21 April 2021
LISTEN: Do we even need standardisation? Episode 1
A recent podcast discussion explored technological advances in data transmission, and asked if standardised reporting is still necessary?
14 April 2021
ACA enhances regulatory tech platform
The upgrades have been driven by the evolving risk from Covid-19, as well as the continually developing regulatory environment
8 April 2021
Green washing up
The SFDR aims to combat greenwashing, but what is actually expected from PE firms, and what do the new rules mean for operational leaders?
6 April 2021
A guide to continuation funds
Jeffrey Bronheim, Daniel Mathias and James Mossetto of Cohen & Gresser detail key documentation considerations in where conflicts of interest may potentially arise, and why this trend is likely to continue
30 March 2021
Sanne granted Irish depositary services licence
Sanne Depositary Services provides depositary services to collective investment schemes
26 March 2021
Jersey PE and VC funds grow by 21%
JFSC figures also showed the number of registered Jersey Private Funds reach 403, an increase of more than 100 during 2020
25 March 2021
Domicile watch: March 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Jersey's changes to its AML/CFT handbooks, Guernsey's review of its Green Fund accreditation and Ireland's Green Team network launch
24 March 2021
Advisory / Consultancy: ESG award winner: Sancroft International Limited
Senior consultant Ivaylo Dimov discusses the importance of knowing what ESG means to a firm and equally what it doesn’t or shouldn’t mean
22 March 2021
Protecting and enhancing value: Managing human rights risks across your portfolio
Sam Eastwood, James Ford, and Libby Reynolds of Mayer Brown predict greater focus on human rights due diligence processes
17 March 2021
Mainspring partners with Aspida Group
The partnership aims to service Guernsey-domiciled private equity and venture capital funds
11 March 2021
CFO of the Year award winner: Steve Darrington, Phoenix Equity Partners
Partner & CFO at Phoenix discusses winning a Drawdown award, setting up processes from the very beginning as well as how he's ensured ESG continues to be at the heart of the firm
10 March 2021
SFDR comes into effect
SFDR imposes new transparency obligations and periodic reporting requirements on financial market participants
8 March 2021
Crestbridge opens Dublin office
The firm is currently authorised to provide corporate services in Ireland and is aiming to provide fund admin services soon
4 March 2021
Ocorian purchases Platinum Compliance
Deal follows the fund administrator's acquisition of Newgate Compliance in December 2020
4 March 2021
Deeper Perspective: The UK Funds Regime
Benjamin Lamping, founder of Reframe Capital asks: Are we at risk of missing a potential watershed moment for the UK funds industry, and a genuine post-Brexit opportunity?
2 March 2021
IQ-EQ targets fund services in Ireland
The firm received fund administrator authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland in December
25 February 2021
InCloudCounsel opens Singapore office
The firm has hired Jon Crandall as managing director for APAC to lead the office