Introducing ‘pre-marketing’ into AIFMD

After the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”) and Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance Products (“PRIIPs”), the fund management sector will be turning its attention to the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (“AIFMD”) in 2018. On...

Cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency funds

In recent years and, in particular, recent months, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency funds have exploded in terms of discussion and popularity. On Tuesday 28 November 2017, the value of a bitcoin reached $10,000 for the first time, marking an 850% increase from the...

Conduct risks during equity fundraising process

The IOSCO has published a Consultation Report with the aim of proposing guidance  to address the potential conflict of interest and associated conduct risks in the equity capital fundraising process. The Guidance reflects an expectation of high standards of conduct by...