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Australian institutional investors share outlook for private equity market

Australian institutional appetite for private equity remains stable but allocators continue to seek high returns as well as more local investment opportunities...

AMF Sets Sustainable Finance Goals for 2022

January 2022 - France’s financial market regulator, The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (“AMF”) announced the publication of its top priorities for 2022, outlining the key areas for action over the coming year.

Dubai Financial Services Authority proposes a new Credit Funds class

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) is proposing a new specialist class of Credit Funds applicable to DFSA Fund Managers.

The road ahead – what to look out for in 2022

Global markets began 2021 with a degree of optimism that we may be moving into a post-Covid era – unfortunately, it soon became clear that the virus was here to stay. As we look to the year ahead, will that same picture repeat itself or will global markets take a different turn? Here, our experts share their insights and predictions for the trends and drivers that will shape 2022.

Apex Group appoints new Singapore Managing Director

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, announces today the appointment of John Davis as Managing Director, Singapore. Reporting to Valerie Mantot-Groene, Regional Managing Director, APAC, John will be responsible for leading a team of over 100 locally based experts, and driving the firm’s continued growth and performance in the APAC region.

SFC Circular for management companies of SFC-authorized unit trusts and ESG funds takes effect.

The Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) Circular issued in June 2021 took effect on the 1st January 2022 relating to ESG funds. Firms are reminded of the related obligations and duties.

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What the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act means for fund managers

This major piece of legislation allows investors and companies to start reporting against the EU Taxonomy to meet SFDR disclosure requirements, says Apex Group

UK Sickness Policy and Process Update – Effective 26 January 2022

In a surprise move, the government has updated the duration for which employees can self-certify before requiring a Fit Note (formerly known as a Medical Certificate).

Charity partnership continues to take root with 200,000 trees now planted

Nearly 200 countries signed up to the Glasgow Climate Pact agreement at the COP26 summit last month to reduce carbon emissions and continue to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5C degrees. It means that over 90% of world’s GDP is now covered by net zero commitments.

UK watchdog beefs up climate-related disclosures

As the FCA’s revamped regulatory framework comes into force to improve climate change transparency, Apex Group looks at the key changes that firms need to consider

Does size matter when it comes to corporate banking?

Many financial sector businesses are looking to make the transition to digital banking. However, they should look carefully at which banks are best placed to serve their needs.