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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 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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Slipping anchor: Madoff UK company's lawsuit against European defendants set aside
This litigation update from Macfarlanes looks at the recent case of Madoff Securities International Ltd v Raven and others in which the English Commercial Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to hear a claim by the liquidators of the UK entity against European based defendants.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
Regulation of Jersey's private placement funds - a new regime
From January 2012, a new regulatory authorisation process for the establishment of privately placed funds is available in Jersey. This briefing provides a general overview of the new PPF regime, how it will be managed and administrated, permitted investors and promoter requirements.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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
Variable Interest Entity structure for foreign investment in China may face challenges
Although China is one of the world's top destinations for foreign direct investment, the legal structures for investment are a topic of debate. This article explains what a VIE is and how recent developments may have a significant effect on the viability of VIE structures in future investments.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 16 December 2011 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
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