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We hosted a roundtable discussion alongside the British Emerging Manager Institute (BEMI) on fund administration, finance, compliance and regulatory matters on last month. Thanks for everyone who participated and Joe Woodbury, Mirek Gruna, Rachel Aldridge, Andrew Elder and Matthew Satchell for sharing your invaluable knowledge. #oneiqeq #BEMI #funds #compliance

IQ-EQ are sponsoring Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin from 12-15 January 2025 with Hugh McGrath, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Services Ireland moderating a panel on ‘Low Cost Airline’ at 5pm on Day 3. Paul Griffith, Cian Leahy, Emmeline Ruddy, François McManus, Karl Cowman, Hugh McGrath, Caroline O'Sullivan, Joanne McEnteggart

Mauritius is poised to become a key player in the global shipping registration landscape, leveraging its vast Exclusive Economic Zone and favourable tax regime. Our latest article, co-authored by Tony Laguette and Nicolas Richard from Juristconsult Chambers DLA Piper Africa, explores how Mauritius can attract ship owners with its robust legal framework, strategic location, and streamlined registration process. As the maritime industry continues to evolve, here’s an insight where you can discover the opportunities that await in this vibrant hub: https://ow.ly/ix5l50UryTg #shippingregistration #Mauritius #blueEconomy #maritimeindustry #Africa Tony Laguette, Nicolas Richard, Juristconsult Chambers DLA Piper Africa

Last week, our U.S. fund administration team hosted some of our New York clients and friends for an evening of drinks and celebration as we wrap up 2024. We are so grateful for our wonderful clients and enjoyed getting to spend some time outside of the office with everyone. Thanks to all who joined us! #oneiqeq #happyholidays #fundadministration Ben Jamron, Ralph Girardi, Jordan Rothberg, David J. Giannone

Our team in Mumbai hosted an engaging roundtable earlier in December in partnership with Nishith Desai Associates, focused on innovation, challenges and structures in GIFT City. This event brought together leading voices from the fund management industry, kicking off with an insightful fireside chat between Mr Aditya Sarda from IFSCA and Dr Nishith Desai, followed by an enlightening panel discussion with industry leaders, on the theme of ‘insights on the future of GIFT City and fund management’. Moderated by Sridhar Nagarajan, Regional CEO for Asia, Middle East and Africa, the panel offered nuanced insights into the city’s regulatory advances, talent pool development, and its strategic positioning as a globally competitive IFSC. Thank you again to Nishith Desai Associates for the collaboration, our esteemed speakers and all the participants for contributing to an engaging and dynamic session. To learn more about our AIF and GIFT City services in India, please contact Khushboo Chopra on Khushboo.chopra@iqeq.com or visit our website: https://iqeq.com/in/ Sridhar Nagarajan, Aarthi Ramakrishnan, Parul Jain, Dr. Nishith Desai, Atul Muchhala, Khushboo Chopra, Pazani Vaitilingon, Radhika Parikh, Sudhir S #oneiqeq #india #funds #AIF #GIFTcity #fundmanagement

With a robust financial ecosystem, favourable tax regime, and strategic location, Mauritius offers unparalleled opportunities for Chinese investors aiming to expand into the African continent. With China’s recent renewed commitment to enhance cooperation with Africa, Mauritius is emerging as a main gateway for Chinese investment into Africa. Here's an article authored by Feroz Hematally exploring how Mauritius can be your key partner in navigating the African market: https://ow.ly/GEuT50UpG8y #Mauritius #ChinaAfricaPartnership #InvestmentOpportunities #GlobalBusiness #ChinaAfricatrade

At the breakfast briefing event in Hong Kong last week, Philippa Allen, Managing Director of Regulatory Compliance, Asia and Rocky Mui, Partner, Clifford Chance discussed developments by the SFC and the SEC throughout 2024 including: - Circulars addressing substandard practices and thematic inspections - Market sounding guidelines - SFC enforcement trends - Key SFC challenges - SEC short selling reporting updates IQ-EQ provides a full range of regulatory compliance services in Hong Kong, supported by our team of in-country compliance experts. Get in touch to learn more about how we can support your business via https://lnkd.in/eHZYx-MP #oneiqeq #event #insights #sec #sfc #hongkong #2024 #enforcements #asia #investorservices #compliance

AIFMD 2.0 is bringing crucial changes to loan origination, impacting fund managers across Europe. With new requirements on credit risk, disclosure, leverage limits, and loan concentration, it's vital to stay ahead of these updates to ensure compliance. Watch our video to learn more, and if you need further details, don’t hesitate to contact us. https://ow.ly/83pI50Umifi #AIFMD #LoanOrigination #FundManagement #RegulatoryCompliance #oneiqeq Rachel Aldridge Gautier Despret, FRM, ACCA, CAIA Graham Roche

IQ-EQ, in partnership with Bloomberg, Ogier and Bela Offices organised an insightful panel discussion on “Navigating fund structure, latest SFC licensing requirements & key considerations” in Hong Kong. During the session, panelists Philippa Allen, David Lin, Yushi Lin and Chang Shu led an in-depth discussion on various aspects of fund structure setup, including: SFC license applications Recent SFC regulatory updates Compliance requirements for licensed funds Best practices for navigating the complex regulatory environment Thank you to all participants for contributing to such a engaging and thought-provoking discussion. To learn more about our investor services and how we can support you in Hong Kong, please contact us: https://lnkd.in/ezy9n3D7. #iqeq #fund #sfc #licence #hongkong #bloomberg #ogier #event #investorservices

In today's evolving regulatory environment, the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Transaction (KYT), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes cannot be overstated. These measures are essential for maintaining a smooth and secure investor experience. Our expert teams, supported by our proprietary platforms MaxComply™ and gVue, provide tailored KYC, KYT, and AML solutions with managed services to streamline investor onboarding, manage risks, and enhance investor’s experience. Click here to learn how we can help you match your needs: https://ow.ly/AyP150U18n8 #oneiqeq #kyc #maxcomply #regulatorycompliance Justin Partington Gautier Despret, FRM, ACCA, CAIA Dev Sian