Transactional services in the region cover banking and finance, including Islamic finance and fund finance, corporate funds advice and investment funds advice
The European Fund and Asset Management Association has commended the European Commission and co-legislators for maintaining the key elements of both the AIFMD and UCITS frameworks during the regulations’ review
The digital sukuk aims to revolutionise the Islamic investment landscape by providing access for investors to shariah-compliant HQLA
The business outsourcing division constitutes MJ Hudson’s ManCo operations in Luxembourg and Ireland, Channel Islands fiduciary and fund administration, and investment advisory
The EMIR 3.0. proposals are currently being debated by co-legislators in the European Parliament and Council
This announcement extends HMT proposals advanced under the December 2022 “Edinburgh Reforms” that are designed to exploit the UK’s exit from the European Union to develop its own UK-tailored financial services legislation
A joint industry statement has been released following the European Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy, which proposes a number of reforms to the retail investment legislative framework. A full analysis is expected to follow
Apex Group has announced its acquisition of MJ Hudson’s data and analytics division, subject to regulatory approval, including management company businesses in Luxembourg and Ireland and fiduciary and fund administration units in the Channel Islands
A series of legislative changes were suggested by the EC, including bringing a wider range of assets under the regulation’s mandate, sanctioning investments in fintechs and green bonds, and increasing the market capitalisation threshold
Categorised as a body corporate, the legislation can be used to issue securities and as a manager vehicle. Alongside the Jersey Private Fund regime, it can also serve as a fund entity
Apex has appointed Anne Storie as country head for the Cayman Islands, effective immediately. She reports to Georges Archibald, chief innovation officer and managing director for the Americas
Ogier has appointed Marie-Claire Fudge as a partner in its British Virgin Island (BVI) in Europe division. The team offers 24-hour BVI law advice globally