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Navigating NPPR for non-EU fund marketing in France, Austria, Italy, and Spain

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 Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) governs the marketing of alternative investment funds (“AIFs”) across the EU. While the AIFMD allows non-EU funds to be marketed under National Private Placement Regimes (“NPPRs”), many EU member states have set high regulatory standards. This article explores the challenges of marketing non-EU funds in France, Austria, Italy, and Spain, and offers guidance on navigating these hurdles.

Financial mis-selling, and updates on the UAE's foreign fund regulations (1)

Sabrina Sohail, Secretary of Apex Directors Club and Senior Compliance Executive, Apex Group, and Natasha Zahid, MENA Head of Disputes and Investigations, Taylor Wessing. Key insights from the Apex Directors Club breakfast event, where industry leaders discussed financial mis-selling, regulatory updates in the UAE, and governance challenges in investment management.

21X and Apex Group forge strategic partnership to transform capital markets

21X – which will be the first Distribution Ledger Technology (DLT) exchange for European Securities Market Authority (ESMA)-regulated trading and settlement of tokenized securities - and Apex Group - the global provider of financial services – today announced a ground-breaking strategic partnership that will allow Apex Group’s customers to list tokenized securities on the first-of-its-kind exchange, 21X.

New UK employment legislation: Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023

Rachel Gilbert, Head of HR Consulting New UK employment legislation is now in effect to strengthen workplace measures against sexual harassment.

Apex Group’s Leong-Son leads Apex Invest Events with upcoming conferences in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), the leading global financial services provider, has announced the appointment of Colette Leong-Son as Head of Apex Invest Events in the lead up to Apex Invest: Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. Further underscoring Apex Group’s commitment to the investor community with industry-leading, networking events.

Apex Group supports Phoenix Venture Partners’ MENA expansion with Abu Dhabi Global Markets licence and fund

Leading international financial services business Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”) has announced the recent approval of an Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) fund manager licence for Phoenix Venture Partners (“Phoenix Ventures”).

Apex Group appoints new professional trustee

Apex Group Ltd. (“the Group”), the global financial services provider, has announced the appointment of Bill Jangra as a pensions trustee. Bill brings over 25 years of extensive experience in professional trusteeship, pension management, administration, and governance, both in-house and outsourced, as well as a deep understanding of broader employee benefits. He is accredited as a Trustee in both the UK and Ireland.

Harnessing the power of collateralised reinsurance

Collateralised reinsurance is an innovative financial mechanism that offers a secure way to transfer risk from insurers to capital market investors. It is a key component of the insurance- linked securities (“ILS”) market, bridging traditional insurance and reinsurance with capital markets.

AIFMD and SFDR Reporting: Investor and ESG Compliance in the EU

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”). As most sponsors are aware, the AIFMD includes ongoing compliance requirements, including, among others, investor and ESG reporting.

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Is your website fit for purpose?

A website isn’t just your online presence – it’s also a critical component of your brand identity. It is typically the first place an investor will go to learn more about your firm. It should express who you are, why you exist, and why they should partner with you. But getting it right can be challenging.