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  • Navigating Key Risks and Regulations for Asset Managers and Offshore Funds

    Navigating Key Risks and Regulations for Asset Managers and Offshore Funds

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    As global financial markets evolve, asset managers and offshore funds must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Key jurisdictions such as the US, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong have heightened their scrutiny, emphasizing greater duty of care, fairness, and business conduct standards. AML/CFT Compliance Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) remain top…

  • The Evolving Landscape of Offshore Funds in Mauritius

    The Evolving Landscape of Offshore Funds in Mauritius

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    Mauritius, traditionally seen as a hub for India-focused funds due to its advantageous tax treaty with India, is undergoing significant regulatory changes that could influence global investment flows. Recent developments have seen Mauritius enhance its scrutiny of offshore fund structures, significantly impacting the operational timelines and compliance burdens for funds. This increased scrutiny comes alongside…

  • INTL FCStone Financial Enhances Its Offshore Mutual Fund Offering Through Agreement with Allfunds Bank

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    NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, INTL FCStone Financial Inc. (“the Company”), has entered into an agreement with offshore mutual fund distribution platform Allfunds Bank.  The relationship further enhances the offerings of the Company’s Correspondent Clearing Division, which is now the only U.S.-based clearing firm with access to the…

  • Guernsey Funds Sector Sees Consecutive Year-on-year Growth

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    The total value of Guernsey funds grew by approximately GBP20 billion over the 12 months to the end of the third quarter of this year. Figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that, at the end of September 2017, the net asset value of all funds under management and administration in Guernsey stood…

  • What are offshore funds?

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    When investing, you will often see funds listed specifically as offshore funds. Many investors have portfolios of mixed funds in Cyprus with funds often domiciled ‘offshore’. What are the key differences in terms of legal protection and structure between funds domiciled in, for example, the UK and those listed abroad? Offshore funds are those domiciled…

  • Top Offshore Mutual Funds

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    Offshore mutual funds is a term which generally refers to a collective investment scheme domiciled in an offshore jurisdiction. The reference to offshore, in the classic case, usually means a traditional offshore jurisdiction such as the Cayman Islands, Jersey or the British Virgin Islands. However, the term is also frequently used to include other corporate…

  • Currency Diversification using Managed Funds

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    Thinking outside the borders Are you nervous about the value of your domestic currency depreciating during these volatile times? At Invest Offshore, we recommend investments in top rated international hedge funds, mutual funds and fund of funds, which are denominated in strong currencies, with little exposure to toxic debt. We believe using managed funds can…