The impact of working from home on Carbon Footprint analysis within the asset management industry

The process of becoming carbon neutral has been around for over two decades. In recent years, the number of businesses including many in […]

A smarter approach to regulatory compliance

Robust fund governance and proper oversight play an integral role in safeguarding the fiduciary interests of investors. Shortfalls in fund governance standards were […]

Exploring the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

In 2015, the United Nations announced its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 targets that member states should strive to reach by 2030. In […]

The value of an independent AIFMD Depositary

The role of the depositary was introduced under the AIFMD in 2014 to address failings of the alternative fund management industry. AIFMD sought […]

AIFMD: The Ongoing Issues to Address

Introduced into local law in 2014, the EU’s AIFMD (Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive) has implemented a number of wide-ranging reforms in the […]

The Role Played by Depositaries

INDOS featured in The NED, discussing the role played by depositaries. You can read the article here. If you’d like to find out […]

Removal of Equivalent Jurisdiction Regime (Cayman Islands Regulatory Update)

On 5th August 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) discontinued and removed its “Equivalent Jurisdiction Regime” (EJR) list from use and application […]

Cayman Islands Private Funds Law: Registration was the first step. Now, how will you comply?

The Cayman Islands Private Funds Law 2020 (CPFL) is now in full effect and, for the approximately 12,000 private equity, real asset and […]

INDOS Financial appointed to provide independent depositary and anti-money laundering officer services by Lijaro Asset Management

Independent depositary and fund oversight provider INDOS Financial has announced it has been appointed to provide AIFMD depositary and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance […]

ESMA Takes Aim at Fund Costs

The thorny issue of fund costs and charges has been hotly contested by EU regulators for a number of years now amid concerns […]

The Continuing Trend of Greater Regulation and Oversight Within the Funds Industry

Scrutiny of the alternative asset management industry by regulators, investors and fund directors is unlikely to taper off. Conversely, these market participants are […]

Has fund governance improved since the financial crisis?

The 2008 financial crisis revealed many corporate governance deficiencies at alternative funds. Twelve years on, Covid-19 is causing a different set of challenges. […]