Choosing an experienced service provider is crucial for the effective governance of listed funds, given the constant evolution in regulations, governance, and risk management, alongside heightened investor scrutiny.
With a cross-jurisdictional network of governance, fund administration, and other financial services specialists with substantial expertise in traditional and alternative asset classes, we can help.

As a partner to you and your advisors, we can deliver a proactive and tailored-for-listed-funds-service underpinned by leading technology, providing peace of mind to your boards, investment managers, and shareholders.  

Our unique single-source solution covering fund, financial, and corporate services will make it easier for you to streamline your operations and focus on achieving your business goals. 

Services include 

Pre-Initial Public Offering services 
    • Assisting in the operational set up for the fund 
    • Providing input on prospectus and other launch documentation 
    • Overseeing the drafting of the financial position and prospects procedures memorandum 
Fund administration 
    • Preparing net-asset values and management accounts 
    • Drafting interim and annual financial statements 
    • Operating bank accounts 
    • Providing Special Purpose Vehicle administration and other general administration duties 
Company secretarial services 
    • Preparing Annual General Meeting, board and committee meetings 
    • Providing ongoing secretarial support to the board of directors 
    • Guidance on application of relevant corporate governance codes, listing rules, disclosure guidance, transparency rules, and industry best practice 
    • Drafting and release of stock exchange announcements 
    • Assisting with annual board, committee, and director performance evaluations 
    • Liaising with key service providers and advisers 
    • Liaising with proxy voting agencies 
    • Providing project management for the audit of interim and annual financial reporting process 
    • Drafting the governance sections of the financial statements 
    • Drafting of policies and procedures 
    • Drafting of terms of reference for board committees 
    • Providing local regulatory and compliance support 
    • Provision of a suitably qualified and experienced employee to act as the fund’s company secretary 
    • Preparing and delivering quarterly fund compliance reports 
    • Provision of regular governance updates 
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) depositary 
    • Supporting safekeeping and verification of documentation and assets 
    • Providing safe custody services 
    • Maintaining of comprehensive asset registers 
    • Supporting operational oversight 
    • Facilitating cash monitoring and document tracking 
    • Providing AIFMD reporting and liquidity monitoring 
Financial services 
    • Providing online banking and foreign exchange services. 
Tax compliance 
    • Corporation tax returns 
    • VAT 
    • Payroll 
Discover Europe's alternative investment fund market

Europe is the world's second largest private capital market, offering unmatched access to investors and capital. With nearly €7.26 trillion in net asset value, a 41% growth since 2015, and over 3,900 institutional investors, the AIF market is thriving. Global fund managers are seizing opportunities to tap into substantial capital sources.

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