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Global Compliance Regulatory Update: 2020 Q4

A global viewpoint of regulatory changes that have occurred or are anticipated to occur, demonstrates direction to stimulate investment and access to capital whilst navigating the uncertainty of Covid-19.

Apex to offer Throgmorton Outsourced CFO & COO Solutions

Global, November 30, 2020 — Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex”) or (“the Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces the launch of CFO & COO Solutions via subsidiary Throgmorton. This product development follows the recent launch of Throgmorton Compliance Solutions, which delivers tailored services including license applications, regulatory audits, compliance monitoring and technology-enabled management services.

Apex Group launches LRI Middle East

Abu Dhabi, November 16, 2020 — Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, announces today the launch of subsidiary LRI Investment Management Services (ME) Ltd. (“LRI Middle East”) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) following full regulatory approval by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

Apex Appointed by Valpre Capital

Global, November 26, 2020 — Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex”), a global financial services provider, today announces that it has been appointed to provide full fund administration services, corporate and depositary solutions to Valpre Capital UK Limited (“Valpre Capital”), a London-based investment firm focused on sourcing, structuring and seeding Real Estate and Private Equity investments.

Throgmorton – COVID-19: Lockdown 2.0 – Q4 Update

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Throgmorton: FCA Investment Firm Prudential Regime Data Request

On 17th November 2020, the FCA issued a data request questionnaire, sent to UK authorised investment firms who are considered to fall within the scope of the upcoming changes to the FCA’s prudential regime. There are 2 versions of the data request: one for solo-regulated entities and one for consolidated groups. The due date is 4th January 2021.

RepRisk partners with Apex to provide ESG risk data to private markets

Zurich, Switzerland, and London, United Kingdom – November 18, 2020 – RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning with human intelligence to identify and assess ESG risks, and Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex”), a global financial services provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to material ESG risk data for private markets participants.

Trends, Challenges and Opportunities facing the Private Equity Industry

During the last decade, Luxembourg has emerged as one of the most important hubs for private equity fund domiciliation, capital raising and transaction activity. We are seeing many managers who have previously launched funds in offshore jurisdictions but are now looking to come onshore, often at the behest of their investors. This is not a trend limited to the private equity space, although the structures available and range of service providers in Luxembourg mean that the jurisdiction is particularly attractive to managers.

Will the VCC Redefine Singapore as a Key Fund Domiciliation Hub?

In January 2020, Singapore introduced a new corporate structure specifically designed for investment funds, the Variable Capital Company (VCC), raising their profile with the fund management industry. Should fund managers now consider Singapore as their key fund domiciliation hub?

Apex Awarded Fund Administration Mandate by Keel Capital

Global, November 02, 2020 — Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex”), a global financial services provider, today announces that it has been appointed to provide full fund administration services to Stockholm-based alternative investment management company Keel Capital AB (“Keel Capital”).

Overcoming the Fund Solutions, Financial Solutions, Corporate Solutions of ESG, Cross-Border Data and Technology Integration

The growing demand for data to measure ESG, requiring cross-border integration of technology and data in a secure environment, is beyond the capability and budgets of many fund managers. Is a single-source solutions provider the answer?