Insights

Apex Unitas - The new flexible fund structuring solution

Fund managers are increasingly looking for ways to facilitate investments alongside the master fund or, sometimes, as a separate investment. Apex Unitas provides a flexible structure that allows one or many investors, whether from the UK or from other jurisdictions, to invest. Apex Unitas is tax transparent, and there is no VAT charge. It can be established quickly and cheaply, has low ongoing administration costs, and is simple to operate. All the reporting and administration are provided for the life of the investment, and the fund manager remains fully in control.

Addressing the avoided emissions challenge

Avoided emissions, the savings from low-carbon alternatives, boost the low-carbon economy and guide research and development, enhance brand image, and enable product differentiation. However, measuring these impacts is challenging due to inconsistent frameworks and data limitations.

Awqaf appoints Apex Group as its new strategic partner to enhance its investment offering in KSA

Apex Group, the global financial services provider, has been appointed by Awqaf Investment - the investment arm of the General Authority for Awqaf - as its new strategic partner. Awqaf provides investment services to the non-profit sector and contributes to improving the sector’s returns.

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.