Insights

Unlocking UK capital, an alternative view

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 The regulatory framework in the European Union (“EU”) governing the marketing of Alternative Investment Funds (“AIF”) is the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”). The AIFMD allows EU member states the ability to permit the marketing of non-EU funds in their territory, subject to the fund and its manager complying with a subset of AIFMD’s requirements set out in Art. 42 of the AIFMD.

Global regulatory update Q1 2024

Stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory developments from across the globe.

How can you best prepare for exposure to climate risks?

Climate-induced crises are unfolding on a vast scale. If we continue on our current trajectory, we can expect heightened climate risks that converge to disrupt our food and health systems, ecosystems, infrastructure, and the global economy.

Navigating NPPR Processes in the EU: Insights from Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Ireland

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 The regulatory framework in the European Union governing the marketing of alternative investment funds (“AIFs”) is the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”). The AIFMD allows EU member states the ability to allow marketing of non-EU funds in their territory, provided that the fund and its manager comply with a subset of AIFMD’s requirements set out in Art. 42 of the AIFMD.

Which technologies are indispensable for reaching net zero by 2050?

4 approaches to enhance internal capabilities for asset management growth

Aman Bahel, Global Head Strategic Client Development In the ever-evolving landscape of asset management, scaling internal capabilities is crucial for ensuring efficient and sustainable long-term growth. Here we explore four specific approaches that asset managers are employing to navigate the challenges and complexities of scaling their operations. Each approach comes with its own set of challenges, solutions, and key considerations, underscoring the importance of thoughtful decision-making and strategic partnerships.

Apex Group expands across the Middle East with new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia office

Global financial services provider, Apex Group, has launched a new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, further expanding its footprint across the Middle East.

Apex Group continues its global operations transformation with key strategic hire

Apex Group continues its global operations transformation with key strategic hire

Holtara joins forces with Pictet to support its environmental and social investment journey

New sustainability services brand, Holtara, has announced a renewal of its partnership with Pictet Alternative Advisors (“PAA”) to support its environmental and social themed investing journey.

The role of carbon offsets in the net-zero journey

"Carbon neutrality" has become a widely used term appearing on consumer goods, corporate marketing materials, and government mandates, all seeking to mitigate environmental harm

Changes to the PRIIPs KID regulation: What you need to know and do

On January 1 2025, the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (“PRIIPs”) regulation will undergo a significant change concerning one of its key transparency components: transaction costs disclosures.

New framework for Foreign Portfolio Investors (“FPI”) at GIFT City

Amrita Arvind Divay and Ramesh Dara A significant milestone has been reached for funds operating within the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (“IFSC”).