Insights

Apex Group aims for further growth with incremental leverage neutral $400 million Term Debt raise while maintaining strong ratings

Global financial services business Apex Group (“the Group”) has secured $400 million of new Term Debt aimed at enhancing liquidity and securing further organic and inorganic growth.

Setting the scene for CSRD, a necessary regulation to help drive positive impact

Are allocators driving impact in the private markets?

The intrinsic alignment between ESG factors and private equity and private debt remains as strong as ever.

Apex Group report reveals pension fund attitudes to ESG in private markets

Pension funds embrace private markets in search for returns uncorrelated to economic cycle and also pursue environmental and social governance (“ESG”) aligned investments. Allocation to Private Equity & Debt set to increase, but ESG fund selection criteria will become more exacting.

What investment firms, AIFMD, and UCITS management companies need to know about notifications and requirements under MiCA

As the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) becomes fully applicable for issuers of crypto assets and Crypto Assets Service Providers (”CASPs”) on December 30 2024, it is essential to understand the impact of this framework on the issuance and regulation of crypto assets within the EU.

Apex Group successfully completes South African acquisitions

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “the Group”), a global financial services provider, today announced the successful close of the acquisition of Boutique Collective Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd (“BCI”) and Boutique Investment Partners (Pty) Ltd (“BIP”).

The ESG landscapes in Europe and the US

Hedge funds are thriving in the UAE

The UAE hedge fund ecosystem is growing by leaps and bounds. Whether you look at the number of announcements made, funds registrations in Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), hedge funds administered by Apex, or Proprietary Trading Firms (“prop shops”) in Dubai free trade zones such as Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (“DMCC”) and Dubai World Trade Centre ("DWTC”) – the evidence is overwhelming.

Apex Group South Africa stake acquired by BBBEE consortium

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “the Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces the sale of a minority stake in Apex Fund Services HoldCo Pty Ltd (“Apex Group South Africa”) by Ditikeni Trust to a BBBEE-owned consortium of investors.

Embracing innovation in private credit

Essential operational considerations for first-time fund managers

First-time fund managers coming to market are facing some of the most challenging market conditions since 2008. The fundraising market is more crowded than ever, making it even harder for emerging managers and first-time funds to raise capital.

Impact of proposed changes to UK Corporate Governance Code: insights from Apex Group

Apex Group Ltd, a global financial services provider, responds to the UK Corporate Governance Code.