European Funds Masterclass

The Assessment of Value You Did Not Know You Needed  With the Asset Management Market Study dated 2017 and the ensuing package of measures introduced in 2018, the UK pioneered…

Implementing a European Liquidity Management Regime for Funds   Key takeaways AIFMD the most effective tool in achieving the goals of the Capital Markets Union. For there being little that needed…

The Subtle Effects of Brexit on European Cross-border Distribution  So far, we concentrated purely on the regulatory implications of Brexit. We discussed at length the changes to the status quo…

The Conundrum of the European Value for Money Rules  If you sit in the US and are planning the launch of your first fund in Europe, it shouldn’t be extremely…

Bitcoin ETF in Europe Already? Not So Fast.  Europe bet big on two major transitions recently. The green and the digital one. Whilst dust has now settled on the green…

Why Reverse Solicitation Is Becoming Obsolete  If you ever considered expanding your fund operations in Europe, at some point you had a conversation about reverse solicitation. That’s for sure. Likely,…

Setting Up an Investment Fund in Europe: Why You Need a Fund Management Company  As you consider setting up an investment fund in Europe, the first steps to take relate…

Do This Before You Start a European Investment Fund  As you get closer to Europe and more acquainted with its rules and customs, there are a few things you want…

Reverse Engineering the Domicile Where to Set Up a European Investment Fund   One of the main challenges for US fund managers interested in raising capital from investors in Europe lies…

The Key to Success for Raising Capital in Europe  Key Takeaways Raising capital in Europe for your investment funds will require some significant activity of soliciting investors. For this being…

Is AIFMD National Private Placement Regime Still Worth It in 2024  Key takeaways National private placement regimes in Europe were designed as safe harbour rules or exemptions to the concept…

Third Party Marketers. More than a Band Aid Solution  More than three years have lapsed since the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. Many would agree that this…