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How to establish a private fund in the USA?

How to establish a private fund in the USA?

Private funds are not created to invest in certain financial instruments. The founder transfers the capital to a private fund so that the council of the fund manages this capital and distributes the
Family Office Investments Using Private Funds

Family Office Investments Using Private Funds

Today, many wealthy families are thinking about creating their own family office, which would competently and centrally deal with family affairs.  The focus of any family office is preserving capital from generation
Offshore Funds in the Caymans

Offshore Funds in the Caymans

Planning on creating investment funds in the Caymans? If so, then you should know that doing so requires being up to date on the recent developments in the structure of offshore funds in the this...
How Hedge-Funds are Regulated in the UK

How Hedge-Funds are Regulated in the UK

It’s common knowledge that establishing a hedge fund in the United Kingdom has always been difficult. This process is often more complicated and time-consuming than, say, in the United States or in the
Investment Funds in Germany

Investment Funds in Germany

Germany is rightfully considered one of the most developed European countries. Among the major European countries, today it undoubtedly has the most dynamic and competitive economy and a favorable investment climate.  In
Cayman Islands: How Funds Are Financed

Cayman Islands: How Funds Are Financed

Nowadays, lending and financial markets in the Cayman Islands are experiencing rapid growth. High creditworthiness and low risk make the market particularly attractive to international lenders. If you need legal advice on financing funds in...
Crowdfunding. Advantages and Pitfalls

Crowdfunding. Advantages and Pitfalls

Creating a crowdfunding platform is becoming an increasingly fashionable way to obtain funding not only for individual projects and startups, but also for existing businesses. In this article, we will analyze the
PEF in the People’s Republic of China

PEF in the People’s Republic of China

In the People’s Republic of China (with the exception of Macau & Hong Kong) PEFs are usually established as LPs. Registering PEFs in the People’s Republic of China implies a CIS which is managed by...
Due Diligence For Investors In Venture Capital Transactions

Due Diligence For Investors In Venture Capital Transactions

The venture capital market is increasingly attracting new players. Nevertheless, the IT sector remains the leader in the number of venture transactions and the amount of investments attracted in the world, which is not surprising,...
FDI - Regulatory Framework in the UAE

FDI - Regulatory Framework in the UAE

Under recently enacted legislation, restrictions on foreign ownership in onshore companies in the UAE have been largely liberalized. If you are considering registering a company in Dubai and want know more
How To Establish and Manage Retail Funds in Japan

How To Establish and Manage Retail Funds in Japan

An investment fund opening, structuring and management are extremely complex task, especially if talking about such jurisdictions as Japan. In this material, we would like to discuss some aspects that should be considered
How Private Equity Funds are Taxed in Great Britain

How Private Equity Funds are Taxed in Great Britain

Registering a company in Great Britain & opening an account with a British bank is by far one of the most popular options for creating an international business. The reason why many businessmen wish to...
Litigation Crowdfunding

Litigation Crowdfunding

As far as conducting trials is concerned, one cannot but mention the fact that it is impossible to guarantee their timeframes and costs. Many people, even adherents of litigation, are finding it increasingly
Managing Assets & Investment-Oriented Funds in the European Union

Managing Assets & Investment-Oriented Funds in the European Union

Those seeking to obtain an AIFM license or establish an UCITS in the EU should keep in mind that ESMA has recently updated its AIFs & UCITS regulations. Meant to harmonize ways in which managers...
Private Equity Transactions in Canada

Private Equity Transactions in Canada

How to Acquire a Canadian Target Company A purchase by a Canadian target company implies that a private equity sponsor buys securities or other assets of that company. When many
What does it mean to be a foreign public investor in Australia?

What does it mean to be a foreign public investor in Australia?

Demand for fertile Australian land and other assets has remained high for many years and is not expected to slow down neither by foreign public investors nor by private companies. And this despite
A Trust in Bermuda

A Trust in Bermuda

Over the past 50 years, the notorious association with the “Bermuda Triangle” has been leveled by the extraordinary financial success of Bermuda, which has gained a reputation as one of the world’s top
The New Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC)

The New Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC)

Legislative groundwork for the functioning of VCCs in Singapore was laid in 2018. Back then, a special piece of legislation was passed called the VCC Act. Meant to stimulate investment, it was also
What is a Life Trust?

What is a Life Trust?

In this educational article, we will look at a type of agreement called the Life Trust, also known as a revocable trust . This is a document where its founder acts
How to Open a Direct Investment Fund in the British Virgin Islands?

How to Open a Direct Investment Fund in the British Virgin Islands?

Before 2018, a legal entity could easily open a direct investment fund in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) without a direct presence, that is, without the need to physically register a company there. However, times...
Registering and Licensing a PEF in the BVI

Registering and Licensing a PEF in the BVI

The primary regulatory framework for funds in the BVI centers around SIBA. The latter, in its turn, gets monitored by another financial regulator - the FSC. There is also a whole
The Practice of Concluding Investment Treaties in Singapore

The Practice of Concluding Investment Treaties in Singapore

In recent years, Singapore has continued to attract record investments, despite the challenges of the global economic environment. Its extensive network of double tax treaties, a strategic location at the center of all
Islamic Finance in Great Britain

Islamic Finance in Great Britain

Recent years have seen the UK government pay much attention to islamic finance and everything to do with it. Great Britain was the first jurisdiction to host a self-contained islamic financial establishment in
Umbrella Fund in the EU - Cyprus Preference

Umbrella Fund in the EU - Cyprus Preference

Cyprus has a favourable environment for opening an umbrella fund in the European Union. In order to set up an umbrella fund in Cyprus (RAIF) you don’t need any specialized license. Such funds
NRF in the UK

NRF in the UK

Setting up a non-retail pooled fund (hereinafter referred to as a NRPF) in the UK is not such an easy task. NRPFs are ordinarily established abroad, i.e. in a country or
FDI in the US

FDI in the US

Planning on registering a company in the US ? This article will provide you with some valuable insights into how investment activities in the US are regulated . The US
Investment Management Services

Investment Management Services

Investment protection is the first and most important rule of the investment business. The question is how to protect your investment? Investment activity is a complex and multifaceted process with its own “pitfalls”. The support...