A new Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Disclosure Framework for Private Equity has been published, following a 16 month consultation and drafting process that involved a group of more than 40 limited partners from 11 countries, 20 private equity associations, and 10 general partners. The ESG Disclosure Framework
BNP Paribas Securities Services has reinforced its global offering ahead of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), which is set to significantly transform the fund management industry. The bank has just opened a new branch in the Netherlands, which comes shortly after the launch of its trustee and
More than 200 fund managers and advisers attended a Guernsey AIFMD masterclass in London this week to hear how the island’s plans for a dual regulatory regime mean it is positioned for the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). Held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has collated views from managers of AIM focused VCTs on the likely impact on the AIM Market of the abolition of stamp duty on companies listed on this market. Oliver Bedford, co-manager of Hargreave Hale AIM VCTs, says: “It is often said that
A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted former payment agent Alfred J Villalobos of Reno, Nevada and former California Public Employee System (CalPERS) CEO Federico R Buenrostro Jr of Sacramento, California on charges of conspiracy to defraud the US, engaging in a false scheme against the US, and
The States of Jersey has agreed a “FATCA-style” package of tax measures with the UK government. This package, which is consistent with those agreed with Guernsey and the Isle of Man, reflects Jersey’s political objective to remain closely aligned to the UK and to act as a leading participant
The Cayman Islands Government is to adopt a Model 1 intergovernmental agreement (IGA) in response to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Minister for Financial Services, the Honourable Rolston Anglin, made the announcement from the floor of the Legislative Assembly. He also said the decision will apply to
Guernsey’s Chief Minister Peter Harwood has announced the island’s intention to finalise a draft agreement on a proposed tax package with the UK. It will reinforce Guernsey’s commitment to tax transparency and its status as a mainstream international finance centre. The proposed package comprises: agreement in principle to enhanced reporting
Jersey remains on track to meet the requirements of the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and will introduce new fund regulations in April. More than 350 practitioners including lawyers, fund managers and other finance professionals were given an update on how Jersey intends to remain a first choice
London law firm HowardKennedyFsi has advised on an offer for subscription to raise a further GBP10m for The City Pub Company (East) and The City Pub Company (West) under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). The companies were established in 2011, have already raised some GBP7.5m in aggregate under the EIS
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