Financial Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation with Sherry Finkel Murphy
Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Planning for Your Digital Legacy
[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Markets with HighVista Strategies’ Raphi Schorr
Family Owned Real Estate: Managing Lack of Planning in Family Business Transitions
Family Owned Real Estate: Impacts of the Current Real Estate Market on Transition Planning
Family Owned Real Estate: Avoiding Pitfalls When Transitioning Family Real Estate
Family Owned Real Estate: Common Real Estate & Asset Management Issues
[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Scoping Out Secondaries with Portfolio Advisors' Liz Campbell
John Wick - What You Need To Know about the Corporate Transparency Act
Family Owned Real Estate: Legal Challenges & Opportunities
Once Removed Episode 24: Expressing Goals and Intent for the Trust
Once Removed Episode 23: Naming Guardians for Minor Children
Once Removed Episode 20: Helping a Beneficiary Purchase a Home
Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Planning for Influencers
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 6 - Reshaping Your Legacy: Estate Planning After Your Divorce
Unraveling the Crypto Code: California's New DFAL Explained – The Crypto Exchange Podcast
A Primer On Trusts - A Podcast with Janathan Allen
Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Exploring DAOs
Current Landscape of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement - The Crypto Exchange Podcast
Current Landscape of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement - The Consumer Finance Podcast
On 9 September 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a public consultation (CP162) setting out significant changes it proposes to make to its AIF Rulebook, with a specific focus being placed on changes...more
Digital assets are no longer just the playground of fintech startups. Mainstream financial institutions now offer token-friendly custody and settlement, global exchanges are piloting digital-asset divisions, and traditional...more
Welcome to the latest edition of our ESG newsletter. In this issue we identify a number of key highlights from European legislative and regulatory developments as well as updates from the wider sustainable finance...more
On 9 July 2025, the Capital Market Authority (the “CMA”) has announced a series of significant regulatory enhancements aimed at furthering the development of the Kingdom’s investment fund industry. These amendments, effective...more
As we have now said goodbye to FY25, we look back on some of the more significant regulatory developments that fund managers can’t afford to ignore....more
In recent weeks, EU regulators have issued several updates clearly indicating that, while the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) remains subject to review and likely substantial revision at the end of 2025,...more
ESMA has recently recommended notable amendments to the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive, which sets the standards for permissible investments by UCITS funds across Europe. These reforms could redefine permissible investment...more
On 26 June 2025, ESMA published its keenly awaited technical advice to the Commission on the review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive 2007/16/EC (EAD). The report assesses EAD implementation across member states and...more
HM Treasury (HMT) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched consultations proposing a streamlined regulatory framework for UK AIFMs. The key proposals include: These reforms aim to introduce a more proportional...more
FCA finalises rules for PISCES – new secondary private stock market – On 10 June 2025, the FCA issued its final rules for the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange ("PISCES"). PISCES is a new type of private...more
On 1 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a thematic note on making clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims, to address greenwashing risks (the “Thematic Note”)....more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (EAD) accompanied by a press release. The EAD...more
The use of Guernsey umbrella structures for both regulated and unregulated investment structures has seen a notable rise over the past 18 months. Where these structures have typically been used for larger, master fund/...more
One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. For fund sponsors and service providers looking to offer this service, there are significant...more
In today’s evolving investment landscape, institutional investors are increasingly seeking innovative structures that align with regulatory requirements while maximizing returns. One such structure gaining traction is the...more
The withdrawal aligns with the SEC’s “back to basics” approach, but it does not preclude scrutiny of ESG in asset managers’ strategies, marketing, and fund documentation....more
One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. It appears that Funds may obtain the Relief necessary to offer these Share Classes in the...more
Spring is a time of renewal, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)–under its new chairman, Paul Atkins–has shown that. On 12 June 2025, the SEC withdrew 14 proposed rules impacting funds and asset managers,...more
A number of responses to the Consultation and Call for Input: Future regulation of alternative fund managers published by HM Treasury and the FCA on 7 April have been recently published. These reveal a diversity of views...more
A recent circular issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has created a pathway to listing closed-ended alternative asset funds in Hong Kong, generating interest among both local private market...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a press release welcoming a joint statement from asset management trade associations supporting the transition to faster settlement of trades in funds. Effective from 11...more
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its final report containing revised recommendations for liquidity risk management for collective investment schemes (CIS), accompanied by...more
Last month the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out its final rules related to the application of investment research payment optionality to fund managers. This move follows its consultation paper late last year which...more
On 8 May 2025, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) released the findings from its multi-firm review aimed at smaller asset managers and alternatives firms. The review was conducted across three phases in...more
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") has published its final Policy Statement on Investment research payment optionality for fund managers (PS25/4) (see here for our note on PS25/4’s preceding Consultation Paper). The...more