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Following Malta's implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), it is possible to set-up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in Malta in accordance with the AIFMD.
Nevertheless, the existing Professional Investor Fund (PIF) regime has been retained in parallel with the AIF Regime, thus enabling de minimis fund managers and third country managers to set up collective investment schemes under the Investment Services Act, regulated by the Investment Services Rules for Professional Investment Funds.
Even though the PIF regime has remained popular with fund managers, fund platform structures have also gained momentum. According to Dr Stefania Grech (pictured), Financial
BHR has closed on its acquisition, alongside its joint venture partner AVIC Auto, of Henniges Automotive, a specialist designer and manufacturer of sealing and anti-vibration solutions for high-end automobiles.
The transaction, valued at around USD600 million, is structured as a joint acquisition by BHR (49 per cent) and AVIC Auto (51 per cent). BHR's investment in the joint venture is funded by its institutional LPs. BHR is confident in the potential for the growth of Henniges under the continued management of its current team with the new backing of AVIC Auto and BHR, who bring on board industrial expertise, as well
Arthur Bell CPAs, a professional services firm dedicated to servicing the alternative investment industry, has formed Arthur Bell Limited based in Ireland to better serve its international clients.
This expansion follows the opening of an Arthur Bell office in Midtown Manhattan, the nexus of New York’s alternative investment industry, just four months ago in May 2015. The formation of Arthur Bell Limited represents a commitment to its clients to deliver more comprehensive service offerings on a global scale.
Arthur F Bell, Jr, Managing Member of Arthur Bell CPAs, says: “We are thrilled to establish a presence in Ireland, one
Malta's financial services industry has been continuously evolving since it joined the EU in 2004. The island has a buoyant banking and insurance sector, a trust and pensions sector, and along with its funds industry, has been growing in the region of 25 per cent per year, based on the MFSA's latest figures.
With respect to setting up funds, the licensing process is very thorough.
"We conduct extensive due diligence on everybody," comments Professor Joseph Bannister, Chairman of the MFSA. "In certain cases, we go a step further and involve security agencies. The first step is not the business plan
FinanceMalta was set up in 2007 to holistically promote the various sectors of Malta's financial industry. FinanceMalta not only focuses on the fund management industry but also covers the insurance sector, trust and foundations sector and wealth management and as Kenneth Farrugia (pictured), Chairman of FinanceMalta confirms: "We are also exploring ways for FinanceMalta to support Islamic Finance and Capital Markets in Malta through various initiatives."
Malta has come a long way as a fund jurisdiction since it joined the EU in 2004. FinanceMalta has played an important role in this regard, and whilst more can always be done from
Saban Capital Group (SCG), a private investment firm specialising in the media, entertainment and communications industry, has promoted Richard Yen to Managing Director, Private Equity.
Yen, who has been with SCG since June 2008, will continue to lead the digital media and consumer Internet investment practice for SCG. Yen will support all digital initiatives as SCG plans to expand its investment portfolio in this space.
Based in San Francisco, Yen’s ongoing focus is growth equity investments, pre-IPO investments and buyouts in digital media, mobile and consumer Internet companies. In his seven years with SCG, Yen has been instrumental in
Nautic Partners has completed the sale of Theorem Clinical Research, to Chiltern International. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Theorem is a full-service global contract research organisation (CRO) that conducts early phase, Phase II/III and late phase clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device and diagnostic customers. Theorem also provides functional services that support clinical trials, with a particular focus on data management and biostatistics services. The company operates from a global footprint with more than 1,500 employees in more than 30 countries across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
“We are very
MSCI, a provider of research-based indexes and analytics, is to acquire all of the assets of Insignis, Inc, a data collection and aggregation service for the financial industry.
Insignis provides daily automated collection, aggregation and management of financial data, including data on positions, transactions and complex instruments such as exchange-traded futures and options, OTC swaps and foreign exchange spot and forward contracts. Insignis’ data footprint today covers 35 custodians, 15 futures brokers and 20 OTC managers with over USD2 trillion in market value.
MSCI currently leverages Insignis’ technology in its InvestorForce product line and plans to expand its use
Agratech Farms, a multinational corporation that is aiming to become the largest operator of hydroponic farms in the world, has appointed the Terra Vida Group, an independent alternative investment specialist, as the exclusive distributor of its latest product.
The investment specialist, Terra Vida Group, specialises in true diversification from traditional asset classes and the volatile global market. This expertise will allow Terra Vida to take a robust approach in the distribution of Agratech's hydroponic investment, their A-frame purchase model in the Asia Pacific region.
The A-frame purchase model is a hydroponic system that demonstrates how vertical growing can maximise
TVV Capital, an operationally-focused private equity firm, has acquired Pensacola-based Ian-Conrad Bergan (ICB), a provider of engineered sensors, electronics and software for monitoring and gauging marine storage tanks.
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
The acquisition of ICB is the sixth investment for TVV Capital’s latest fund, TVV III.
“The acquisition of ICB highlights TVV’s focus on acquiring niche companies with proprietary products, a strong management team and solid growth opportunities,” says Andrew W Byrd (pictured), President of TVV Capital. “ICB’s products and solutions enjoy a strong market share for inland tank barge sensors and coast-hugging
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