On average, at least four foreign investment projects target France every day, maintaining or creating 120 jobs. What’s driving the growth in FDI? The business environment in France has been transformed over the past five years, leaving many foreign investors surprised at how far it has come from the days of high taxes and high-risk […]

There’s no simple answer as to which structure is best when setting up a private fund. Fund managers need to consider tax and legal requirements, as well as the requirements of the target investor pool, investor familiarity with the structure, and ongoing compliance costs and obligations. Join us on the 6 of December for a […]

In just over four decades, China has transformed into the world’s second-largest economy and a global business powerhouse. But with the challenges posed by lockdown measures signalling a potential downturn in economic growth, how do you ensure success and growth in your business? Our knowledgeable experts will walk you through the life cycle of doing […]

Change is coming – and it’s time to ensure your organisation complies fully with Switzerland’s corporate law reforms, says Claudio Fanger, business unit director, and Jurgen Borgt, managing director, Intertrust Switzerland. At the heart of the long-awaited Swiss corporate law reforms is a range of legal simplifications. The new corporation rules will facilitate the increase […]

Depositary services are in high demand and pressure from regulators is growing. Automation will help give investors better protection. Bas Coenen, head of depositary, Western Europe and Cinzia Ereddia, deputy head of depositary tell us more. The simplest description of a fund depositary’s purpose is “to protect investors”. We fulfil that essential role through a […]

Just 6% of private capital funds say they have built a mature tech platform incorporating advanced solutions such as blockchain and AI 64% struggle to attract and retain IT talent 53% report data management problems PRESS RELEASE: London – 17 November, 2022 Almost half (48%) of private capital firms believe their ad hoc and exploratory […]

New pressures and industry shifts are changing the landscape of back-office functions. The research behind our next-generation operating model for private capital found that revamping services and operational functions is a top strategic priority. For years, firms have concentrated on effective processes and controls, leading to inefficiencies, complex manual workarounds, and data management issues. Fee […]