May 2016 Issue
Offshore centres distance themselves from Panama
The Cayman Islands, Jersey and Guernsey have moved to distance themselves from the vast leak of information that has drawn attention to so-called ‘tax havens’
UK fund managers line up against ‘Brexit’
The private equity industry has voted that the UK should remain part of the EU ahead of the June 23 referendum.
How new lease accounting rules will affect private equity
Private fund CFOs shouldn’t just sweep the Federal Accounting Standards Board’s new lease accounting standard under the rug.
And finally…
This month saw former Royal Netherlands Marine Corps commando Batih Van Leer join private equity and real estate secondaries firm Landmark Partners as an analyst in its London office.
The keys to a stress-free SEC inspection
Being prepared, having a robust compliance program and co-operating with the SEC are all crucial elements to successfully managing an examination
Navigating the EU
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive means marketing to European investors can be a complicated process.
Building a culture of compliance
Today’s firms are using a mix of governance, technology and training to ensure compliance programs aren’t just a list of rules, but a way of doing business.
Under the skin
The GP commitment, or ‘skin in the game’, is essential to ensuring alignment between fund managers and their investors, but LPs often have to ask where the money is coming from.