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FSA discussion paper on AIFMD: how will non-EU fund managers be affected?
In January 2012, the FSA issued a discussion paper on the implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. This briefing from Bingham McCutchen sets out a summary of the principal issues affecting third country fund managers seeking to market funds within the European Union.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Chinese investment gets easier - holding companies, VAT, renminbi and FDI reform
The Chinese economy continues to grow and modernise, and the Government recognises that existing systems and structures are no longer suitable for the state of development. In this briefing, Wragge & Co outline the changes being made to ensure the current regime meets demand.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
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Financial services update: ESMA on short selling; new principles for CISs; Financial Conglomerates Directive
The weekly financial services update from Macfarlanes includes details on the FSA Discussion Paper on AIFMD implementation; ESMA's consultation paper on short selling and credit default swaps; IOSCO's nine principles on suspensions of redemption of in collective investment schemes; and much more.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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The City's view on regulation - time to draw the line?
This detailed survey from Eversheds canvassed around 200 senior level decision-makers in the City to assess the current regulation the City is facing and examinines how the ongoing reform of the City's regulatory framework will impact on the UK's financial services sector.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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The 2012 guide to investment funds in the British Virgin Islands - key questions and answers
This comprehensive guide, courtesy of Harneys and The Practical Law Company, uses a question and answer format to examine in detail the types of retail and hedge funds in the BVI, the regulatory framework that governs them and the requirements that apply to managers or operators of these funds.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Tax deductions in leveraged buy-outs: a storm is brewing
A new regime now in force aims to exclude the financial costs relating to the acquisition of equity shares from the tax-deductible charges on the results of a holding company. This briefing gives an overview of the new rules and a summary of the main provisions around Europe.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 04 January 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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China expands yuan internationalisation efforts with RQFII pilot program
China has launched a pilot program which allows Chinese yuan raised by Hong Kong subsidiaries of Chinese domestic fund management companies to be invested in China's domestic securities markets. Bingham McCutchen outline the program's expected effect and RQFII qualification requirements.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 21 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
The year in review: 2011 tax developments in the investment funds sector
The last 12 months have still seen a number of changes and proposals for the reform of UK tax rules affecting investment funds. Herbert Smith analyse the year's key developments including the new ITC tax regime, the draft Finance Bill 2012, the EU-wide transactions tax and the US 'FACTA' rules.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 20 December 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Financial services update: venture capital funds proposal; guidance for non-executive directors
The weekly financial services update from Macfarlanes includes details on AIFMD final advice; a legislative proposal to reform the European venture capital industry; guidance for non-executive directors; the Financial Conglomerates Directive; the FSA's financial crime guide for firms; and more.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 16 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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