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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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Apex Group appoints Novigi as data and technology partner to strengthen proposition in superannuation administration and expand market reach

16 July 2024

Apex Group appoints Novigi as data and technology partner to strengthen proposition in superannuation administration and expand market reach

Data and technology innovation, scale and capability offers sustainable pathway for growth with immediate implementation.

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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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Regulatory Tracker
Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) regulatory update Q2 2024

11 July 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) regulatory update Q2 2024

Welcome to the DFSA's regulatory horizon scanning and enforcement update for Q2 2024. This report highlights significant regulatory developments and enforcement actions undertaken by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) between April and June 2024. The DFSA issued several circulars and alerts, introduced amendments to legislation, conducted thematic reviews, and implemented new regulatory frameworks to enhance compliance and oversight within the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). These initiatives underscore the DFSA's commitment to maintaining robust regulatory standards and fostering a secure and transparent financial environment.

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Regulatory Tracker
ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) regulatory update Q2 2024

11 July 2024

ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) regulatory update Q2 2024

Over the period spanning April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) has actively monitored and enforced regulatory developments across sectors. This update highlights key actions, including new FSRA circulars, ADGM consultation papers seeking industry feedback, notable enforcement measures, and updates on strategic partnerships and industry achievements.

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Regulatory Tracker
Upcoming Legal Entity Identifier regulations: A global overview

11 July 2024

Upcoming Legal Entity Identifier regulations: A global overview

Marketa Stranska, Head of Capital Market Product, and Darragh Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, LEI Worldwide As financial markets grow in complexity and global interconnectedness, the importance of consistent, transparent risk management practices becomes paramount. One of the key tools in this endeavor is the Legal Entity Identifier (“LEI“), a unique 20-character alphanumeric code used to identify distinct legal entities that participate in financial transactions. The goal of LEIs is to improve the transparency and efficiency of the global financial system by uniquely identifying parties involved in financial transactions worldwide.

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GAM strengthens client investment platform with ManCo transfer to Apex Group

11 July 2024

GAM strengthens client investment platform with ManCo transfer to Apex Group

GAM – the independent investment manager listed in Switzerland - has announced it has reached a definitive agreement to transfer its Management Company activities in Ireland, Luxembourg and the UK to Apex Group Ltd (“Apex Group”).

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Regulatory Tracker
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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