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Carey Olsen

Guernsey funds – special considerations for US managers

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Guernsey, located in the English Channel, is one of the world’s largest offshore finance centres, with a thriving funds industry. The value of funds under management and administration in Guernsey is US$532bn. Guernsey is an...more

K&L Gates LLP

Europe: UK’s FCA Intensifies Scrutiny on Private Markets Valuations

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has published the findings of its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets. This review follows the highlighting of vulnerabilities in private markets stemming,...more

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UK FCA highlights areas for improvement in private market valuation processes

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of the multi-firm assessment of valuation practices and governance for valuing private equity, venture capital, private debt and infrastructure assets. The...more

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New Year, Similar Concerns: The FCA's 2025 Priorities for UK Private Fund Managers

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On 26 February 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a portfolio letter (Letter) explaining its supervision priorities for the asset management and alternatives portfolios....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

February 2025 Regulatory Round-Up

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the latest Dear CEO Letter on 26th February 2025. In it, the FCA confirmed its current supervisory priorities, which include private markets, market integrity and disruption,...more

White & Case LLP

Analysing the growth of Private Credit in the Middle East: A Comparative Study against the UK position

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Following the successful completion of a number of key private-credit transactions across the Middle East in 2024 (including the recent transaction White & Case acted on for Property Finder, named "Impact Deal of the Year" at...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ILPA Publishes Guidance on NAV Financing in Private Equity Strategies

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) recently issued guidance (Guidance) for limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) on the use of net asset value (NAV)-based financing facilities in private equity...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Wealth Investors Deliver a Fundraising Boost

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In a challenging fundraising environment, private wealth investors are filling the gap, aided by investment platforms, intermediaries, and evolving legal structures. In recent years, inflationary pressures, interest rate...more

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The King’s Speech: Reinforcing The Retailisation of Private Funds

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The Pension Schemes Bill announced in the King’s Speech on 17 July builds on the UK Government’s drive to encourage defined contribution (DC) pension investment in long-term illiquid investments such as private equity,...more

A&O Shearman

Private capital's place in the Middle East energy transition

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Ambitious plans for renewable energy projects will create long-term opportunities for private funds and sovereign investors in the region, say Ben Ward and Kamar Jaffer. They explore the trends in private markets and what...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Control over UK Authorised Persons: What to Consider as an Acquirer

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There is an obligation when acquiring or increasing “control” over a UK authorised person, e.g. an investment firm, a credit institution, a fund manager or a payment services provider, to notify and obtain prior approval from...more

McGuireWoods LLP

UK Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds, Take Note: New PFLP

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From 6 April 2017 a new private fund limited partnership (PFLP) vehicle will be available. Limited partnerships are a commonly used structure for private equity and venture capital funds. The Legislative Reform...more

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2015 Proskauer Annual Review and Outlook for Hedge, Private Equity and Other Private Funds

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Proskauer has released the 2015 Proskauer Annual Review and Outlook for Hedge, Private Equity and Other Private Funds. The 88-page report is a summary of significant legal changes and developments in the private funds space...more

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