Special Reports

At Private Equity Wire we produce a number of special reports , updated each year to focus on jurisdictional, regulatory, technical and product investment issues in detail. Each report is produced with its own independent editorial and supported with detailed contributions from industry experts.

Please browse the list below to select and read our special reports. Please contact us here if you would like to receive a schedule of our special reports or participate in them

Bahamas

The Bahamas - Regulatory Overhaul

Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:49

This GFM report reveals how the SCB’s new risk-based regulatory approach – including fund manager licensing/registration and increased oversight of the key players in a fund structure, is aimed at opening the jurisdiction to the global funds industry.

The Bahamas – Destination of choice

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 11:03

In a new Bahamas mini report, Tanya McCartney, CEO and Executive Director, Bahamas Financial Services Board (‘BFSB’) describes a multi-tiered value proposition that is helping The Bahamas to become a leading international financial centre.

Bermuda

Bermuda Fund Services 2018

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 10:52

This report reveals how 2018 promises to be a big year for Bermuda as it pushes forward on making its market even more attractive and competitive for asset managers and allocators, from the ILS funds sector to blockchain and crypto currency start-ups

Bermuda Fund Services 2017

Fri, 24/03/2017 - 10:55

This special report looks at how Bermuda's determination to provide a wide array of investment fund structures underpinned by the Bermuda Monetary Authority's bespoke, risk-based approach to regulatory oversight, is attracting a new wave of investment

Channel Islands

Private Equity Wire Special Report on Channel Islands Private Equity Services 2008

Thu, 27/11/2008 - 00:00

Guernsey

Guernsey fund services 2018

Mon, 16/07/2018 - 13:00

How Guernsey is developing a reputation for innovation and speed-to-market that has earned it plaudits from fund administrators and service providers, with recent innovations such as the new Guernsey Green Fund showing a willingness to lead from the front

Guernsey Private Equity 2011

Wed, 02/11/2011 - 11:10

As probably the world’s premier offshore private equity jurisdiction, Guernsey appears well placed to benefit as the industry rebounds from the effects of the financial crisis.

Private Equity Wire Special Report - Guernsey Private Equity 2010

Sat, 30/10/2010 - 12:05

Guernsey Private Equity Fund Services 2009

Mon, 26/10/2009 - 17:02

Guersey Private Equity Services 2008

Mon, 15/06/2009 - 23:33

Ireland

Ireland Fund Services 2018

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:19

This report reveals how Ireland’s burgeoning funds sector is set for solid growth in 2018 as a raft of new initiatives take hold, including an updated structure that is attracting a new wave of PE managers and a new flexible Loan Origination QIAIF scheme.

Ireland Alternative Investment Fund Services

Mon, 06/02/2017 - 10:29

This special report reveals how Dublin is witnessing the emergence of a digital cluster of innovative RegTech companies seeking to service the growing regulatory compliance and transactional requirements of alternative investment funds and their service p

Ireland Alternative Investment Fund Services 2016

Thu, 11/02/2016 - 09:26

The introduction of the Irish Collective Asset Management Vehicle (ICAV) has been a real success for Ireland, generating new business from fund managers looking for an efficient solution to establishing regulated funds in Europe. Ireland is also drawing i

Ireland Fund Services 2014

Thu, 20/11/2014 - 13:10

With the imminent introduction of the Irish Collective Management Vehicle (ICAV) and enormous interest in vehicles investing in the fast-recovering domestic real estate market, Ireland's funds business is set to dial up strong growth in 2015

Jersey

Jersey Private Equity Services 2011

Wed, 12/10/2011 - 11:48

As some of the gloom recedes for the private equity industry, Jersey’s reputation for expertise and sound regulation makes it more attractive than ever

Jersey Private Equity Services 2010

Thu, 21/10/2010 - 17:52

Jersey Private Equity Fund Services 2009

Tue, 06/10/2009 - 16:15

Luxembourg

Luxembourg 2019 – Special Report

Mon, 30/09/2019 - 12:50

With institutional investors increasing allocations to real assets to combat a persistent low-yield environment, this report look at how Luxembourg has established itself as the jurisdiction of choice for managers looking to set up PE and VC funds…

Luxembourg Fund Services 2018

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:30

Looking for a post-Brexit, EU hub for global fund distribution? This report reveals how Luxembourg offers a complete toolbox for the job, from innovative fund structures such as the RAIF to solutions for the blockchain and cryptocurrency investment era…

Luxembourg Fund Services 2018

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:30

Luxembourg Fund Services 2017

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 12:25

This GFM Special Report looks at how innovation, including the introduction of the new Reserved AIF (RAIF) regime, has once again secured pole position for Luxembourg among European fund services jurisdictions, a position it has yet to relinquish.

Luxembourg Fund Services 2017

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 12:25

Luxembourg Fund Services 2016

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:46

The introduction of the Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) regime - that embraces the concept of the AIFMD being manager-focused regulation - could be a game changer in the future development of Luxembourg as Europe’s leading funds centre as it s

Luxembourg Fund Services 2015

Fri, 23/10/2015 - 11:24

This Globalfundmedia Special Report examines the latest trends in alternative funds setting-up and distributing into the EU using Luxembourg as a springboard, and unravels the latest structuring and distribution solutions available in the Grand Duchy to a

Luxembourg Fund Services 2014

Fri, 24/10/2014 - 12:52

Luxembourg is not resting on the success of its SCSp regime. With PERE debt funds on the rise, a potential Reit product on the horizon, and a RQFII programme to tap in to, global managers suddenly have a number of compelling reasons to use Luxembourg as t

Luxembourg Fund Services 2014

Fri, 24/10/2014 - 12:52

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2013

Thu, 31/10/2013 - 23:43

With a choice of two structures – one improved and one new - private equity funds and managers are discovering why Luxembourg is asserting its position as Europe's key private equity funds domicile...

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2012

Fri, 03/08/2012 - 09:42

Luxembourg's position as a centre for private equity funds, transaction structuring and services is poised for a significant boost from the AIFMD and enhancement of the local legal framework

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2011

Thu, 28/07/2011 - 12:13

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2010

Thu, 10/06/2010 - 12:23

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2009

Wed, 03/06/2009 - 01:00

Luxembourg Private Equity Services 2008

Thu, 07/08/2008 - 01:00

Malta

Malta in a post-Brexit world

Tue, 26/06/2018 - 09:53

This Global Fund Media Special report provides a brief snapshot on why, in a post-Brexit world, Malta should be regarded as a genuine jurisdictional choice for any managers looking for a cost-effective solution to overcome Brexit uncertainty.

United States

US Hedge Fund & Private Equity Services 2013

Thu, 19/09/2013 - 14:54

With US alternative investment fund regulation tightening, this key Special Report examines how managers are responding, outlining new trends such as hedge funds setting up 40 Act funds, the growth of hybrid hedge/private equity vehicles, access to the EE