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New Rules For PEF in Hong Kong
In the investment environment, the Special Administrative Region of China is usually called Asian Switzerland. However, Covid-19 has made its own adjustments and threatens to lose this prestigious status. To remedy the situation,
Traditional Funds in France
The basic rules governing the activities of traditional funds in France are contained in:
Monetary & Financial Codes;
General provisions on monetary funds;
Funds’
FDI in France
Some foreign investments in the French economy require getting prior approval from the France’s Economic Ministry (a process referred to as FDI regulation in France). In 2020, the MEF announced the launching of
Changes in the FDI regulation in Singapore
If you have decided to register an investment company in Singapore, you have chosen the right time to do so. The country's authorities have directed all economic efforts to attract FDI and create
FDI Regulation and Licensing in Hong Kong
The Special Administrative Region of China has long and firmly occupied the position of one of the largest capital markets in the world. HK is also a leading center for direct investment, ranking
Direct PEF Regulation in Japan
Today's blog post will be relevant to those planning to establish direct PEF in Asia and have chosen Japan as a jurisdiction for their business.
Legal and regulatory framework
Private Investment Regulation in Germany
If you are looking to establish a PEF in Germany, please note that the national investment regulation has been revised to be in sync with the EU Directive. The financial supervision of PEFs
Pooled Funds in Ireland
Established specifically for the purpose of putting depositors’ money in assets, a pooled fund in Ireland (PFs) can be set up as
a UCITS;
an AIF for
Updated Legislation Regarding PEF in the Caymans
4The Cayman Islands have long been considered the number one jurisdiction in the world of offshore investment funds. Many projects with investment fund structuring have been implemented through the jurisdiction. Meanwhile, in the
Direct PEF Regulation in the UAE
For entrepreneurs wishing to start financial activities in the UAE, it is important to know that the SCA is the main regulator in the United Arab Emirates regarding PEFs. The regulator strictly monitors
Direct PEF in Austria
This blog post will take a look at some of the details of the direct PEF establishment in Austria, and their regulation. Direct investment involves investing directly in real assets or gaining control
PEF regulation in Luxembourg
Getting a PEF license in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is primarily required for:
a RAIF.
a SICAR;
a SIF.
Protection of Foreign Investment in Indonesia
If you are planning to start investing in Indonesia, we recommend reading today's material.
It should be noted at once that legal protection of foreign investors in Indonesia is quite inconsistent, and
About Foreign Investment in Japan In Brief
This post will be useful for entrepreneurs who want to invest in Japanese business. It is common knowledge that FDI not only enhance business opportunities for investors but also provide many benefits for host countries....
PEF Regulation in Brazil
PEF regulation in the Republic of Brazil is the exclusive prerogative of the CVM. There’s also Anbima, a self-regulatory body that only has jurisdiction over members of this organization. The rights vested in
Changes to the Investment Program in Cyprus
The Cyprus Investment Program (CIP) is a profitable and economical way to obtain EU citizenship and the fastest way to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
One of the key features of this program
Covid-19 and FDI Regulation in Europe
Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, foreign direct investment (FDI) volumes will decline significantly, even if the global economy begins to recover in the second half of the year. This is
Updated ESL in the Cayman Islands
Given the recent changes in fund management regulation in the Caymans, quite a few entrepreneurs are now having difficulty confirming economic substance in the Cayman Islands. So, let’s take a closer look at
LLP Regulation in Japan
Registering an LLP in the state of Japan requires concluding a limited partnership agreement (must be concluded in written form) with no less than one limited partner. The time required for
FDI in Austria
Recently, the Austrian Legislature approved amendments to the ICA aimed at tightening FDI regulation in the country. So, let's take a closer look at the new piece of legislation & see what it
Regulation of Funds in Luxembourg
There’s 2 types of funds in the country:
regulated ones (overseen by the CSSF & subject to UCI, SICAR & SIF);
unregulated ones (subject to
FDI from China to India
Previously, the FDI regime in India provided for preliminary approval of regulators in multiple sectors. However, after implementation of certain legislative amendments, the requirement only applies to FDI in certain strategically important sectors
FDI in Vietnam
Foreign investment plays a significant role in the development of Vietnam's economy. The impact of the global pandemic had a negative impact on the volume of attracted investments this year. Thus, FDI into
FDI in Canada
Acquiring a Canadian company that will be controlled from outside Canada requires obtaining approval. To obtain approval, foreign investors must convince the relevant authorities that the deal represents a “net benefit” to Canada.
FDI in Indonesia
Providing all the licensing requirements are met, a foreign company can be granted a license of one of the following types: IKO, IU & NIB. Licenses issued via the OSS can be revoked
Project Financing Agreements
Project financing (PF) is often used to finance large infrastructure projects. It often becomes the only possible way to attract funding due to the high risks of the project and the large volumes of required...
Foreign Investment Funds in Indonesia
In this blog post, we will analyze the investment climate and the situation with FDI in Indonesia and provide some hints on how to establish a foreign investment fund in Indonesia, what laws
Foreign Investment in the UAE
An M&A transaction in the UAE requires submitting a corresponding request to the relevant ministry. This applies to transactions that:
lead to acquiring (directly or indirectly; wholly or
Regulation of Private Capital in Japan
Japan is a country with one of the most developed economies in the world, one of the largest global investors, but, despite this, it attracts quite a bit of foreign investment. The reasons
Amended PFA in the Cayman Islands
Passed in February 2020, the PFA requires that all closed-end funds be registered with the CIMA by August 7th (same year). There were further amendments in July whereby:
the definition
Crowdfunding in Malta
Normally, it takes three elements for crowdfunding in Malta to take place. They include:
an individual who comes up with an idea;
an individual willing to fund
Updated Funds Regulation in the Caymans
Earlier this year, the Cayman Islands authorities implemented an amendment to the Private Foundations Act. Its action is aimed at increasing the number and categories of closed investment instruments required for registration with
Setting Up a Hedge Fund in the Caymans
If you intend to establish a hedge fund in the Cayman Islands, IQ Decision UK specialists give you a nod in support of your choice of jurisdiction. After all, it is common knowledge
Foreign Investment Activities in Thailand
The main piece of legislation regulating foreign investment in the Kingdom of Thailand is the FBA. However, certain provisions of the law are only applicable to Thai citizens; hence, foreig investors looking to
PEF in Myanmar
Under certain circumstances, registration of a PEF in the Republic of Myanmar may be subject to tax exemption. So, let’s take a closer look at what it takes to register a PEF in
Investment Funds in Ireland. Part 2
Setting up an investment business in Ireland requires an understanding of many legal nuances. In the first part of the material on retail investment funds, we figured out the legal forms of funds. In this...
Investment Funds in Ireland. Part 1
Ireland is ranked 1st EU Member State in doing business and compliance with EU laws and regulations. Due to its favorable tax regime, it is now one of the most desirable jurisdictions among
PEF in Croatia
PEFs in Croatia can be established as OIFRCs or ZIFRCs. Due to the lower taxes, all Croatian PEFs are formed as OIFRCs. If you’re planning to establish an OIFRC in the Republic of
How to Register an Investment Fund in Cyprus?
Cyprus, as one of the world business centers of the European Union, attracts the attention of entrepreneurs from all over the world, thanks to its loyal taxation, a carefully designed legislative system and
Crowdfunding in Nigeria
As per the SEC-proposed crowdfunding rules, SMEs operating in Nigeria for no less than 24 months (and registered in the country) are allowed to attract funds via Nigerian crowdfunding portals approved by the
