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Marketing in the EU under NPPR rules – Depositary duties

17 July 2024

Marketing in the EU under NPPR rules – Depositary duties

Marc van Rijckevorsel, Head of Sales for Corporate Solutions (North America), Alyson Yule, Managing Director of Financial Solutions, and Zachary Milloy, Partner at Paul Hastings Investment Funds & Private Capital A common initial question regarding depositary services under EU marketing rules is whether a fund must appoint a depositary.

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Why set up Family Investment Funds (“FIFs”) in GIFT City?

15 July 2024

Why set up Family Investment Funds (“FIFs”) in GIFT City?

Ramesh Dara, Vice President Business Development, India Gujarat International Finance Tec-City’s (“GIFT City”) strategic location and world-class infrastructure make it an ideal destination for High-Net-Worth Individuals (“HNIs”) and family offices looking to access diverse financial services domestically.

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Reducing secondary loan settlement times: The Apex Group's approach to a market-leading loan closing solution

12 July 2024

Reducing secondary loan settlement times: The Apex Group's approach to a market-leading loan closing solution

Declan Byrne and Jennifer Nolan, Middle Office Product This article explores the impact of third-party providers on reducing loan settlement times and highlights four key advantages of outsourcing this process.

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UK employment law – what’s coming under Labour government

09 July 2024

UK employment law – what’s coming under Labour government

Rachel Gilbert, Head of Client HR Product and Services With a Labour government now in power, we should expect to see changes in employment law and legislation. While some amendments will take time to come to fruition, other changes may be passed quickly. The proposed changes will generally increase the rights of employees, and UK employers need to assess the impact and start planning for these changes.

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New era of climate disclosure for Hong Kong listed companies

08 July 2024

New era of climate disclosure for Hong Kong listed companies

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a subsidiary of HKEX, has enacted new climate disclosure requirements under its ESG reporting code on April 19, 2024.

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ADGM's ESG Disclosure Reporting explained!

08 July 2024

ADGM's ESG Disclosure Reporting explained!

In June 2023, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), the financial regulator of the UAE, introduced its ESG Disclosures Framework, mandating ESG reporting for registered companies and financial institutions.

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The Global Real Estate Asset Management Survey 2024: reality vs. expectations

08 July 2024

The Global Real Estate Asset Management Survey 2024: reality vs. expectations

Natalie Breen, Global Head of Strategic Development – Real Assets The Global Real Estate Asset Management Survey 2024, conducted by Apex Group, provides a comprehensive overview of investor sentiment and expectations around key trends, challenges, and strategic directions predicted to impact the global real estate investment landscape in 2024. As we enter H2, we take a look back at those investor predictions and look forward to what we may see in the sector in H2.

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Generative AI in asset management: Top 4 use cases explored

03 July 2024

Generative AI in asset management: Top 4 use cases explored

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has numerous applications in portfolio management, trading, and risk management, enhancing efficiency and compliance within the industry. It is also central to emerging practices like algorithmic trading and robo-advising. However, AI is far from replacing humans entirely; therefore, it can be better described as a set of tools that automate or assist with certain aspects of asset management and investment operations. It is just one piece of an integrated strategic approach that asset managers need to adopt to drive sustainable growth.

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The power of exchange-traded products

03 July 2024

The power of exchange-traded products

An exchange-traded product (“ETP”) is a tradeable financial instrument that closely tracks an underlying market, such as indices, currencies, and shares. They are derivative securities that repackage the value of an underlying asset and list it on an exchange for public trading.

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Co-investing is here to stay, but could it work better?

28 June 2024

Co-investing is here to stay, but could it work better?

Neil Clark, Head of Apex Unitas and Apex Ventures Fund Services The ten-plus-years fund is not the only means for private equity and venture fund managers to deploy funds into private companies. It is increasingly common to see a variety of investment strategies used, including the fast-growing area of direct co-investments.

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Singapore's National Risk Assessment reveals significant money laundering threats across multiple sectors

27 June 2024

Singapore's National Risk Assessment reveals significant money laundering threats across multiple sectors

Singapore recently published the Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (“NRA”), highlighting significant money laundering risks across various sectors such as banking, wealth management, and corporate services.

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The Financial Crime Commission Act 2023

27 June 2024

The Financial Crime Commission Act 2023

Bimal Nuckchadee, Director The Financial Crime Commission Act 2023 (the “Act”) was passed by the National Assembly on December 21, 2023, proclaimed on March 29, 2024, and is now operational. The Act represents a significant step by the Government in combating financial crime and maintaining Mauritius's image as a compliant jurisdiction both nationally and internationally.

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