Special Reports

At Institutional Asset Manager we produce a number of special reports , updated each year to focus on jurisdictional, regulatory, technical and product investment issues in detail. Each report is produced with its own independent editorial and supported with detailed contributions from industry experts.

Please browse the list below to select and read our special reports. Please contact us here if you would like to receive a schedule of our special reports or participate in them

Bahamas

Spotlight on The Bahamas

Mon, 18/02/2019 - 12:16

This report explores how The Bahamas is enjoying strong broker/dealer growth, how its regulator, the SCB, is adapting to the fintech and blockchain revolution, and what the advantages are to innovative products such as the SMART Fund series…

The Bahamas - Regulatory Overhaul

Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:49

This GFM report reveals how the SCB’s new risk-based regulatory approach – including fund manager licensing/registration and increased oversight of the key players in a fund structure, is aimed at opening the jurisdiction to the global funds industry.

The Bahamas – Destination of choice

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 11:03

In a new Bahamas mini report, Tanya McCartney, CEO and Executive Director, Bahamas Financial Services Board (‘BFSB’) describes a multi-tiered value proposition that is helping The Bahamas to become a leading international financial centre.

Bermuda

Bermuda Fund Services 2017

Fri, 24/03/2017 - 10:55

This special report looks at how Bermuda's determination to provide a wide array of investment fund structures underpinned by the Bermuda Monetary Authority's bespoke, risk-based approach to regulatory oversight, is attracting a new wave of investment

Guernsey

Guernsey fund services 2018

Mon, 16/07/2018 - 13:00

How Guernsey is developing a reputation for innovation and speed-to-market that has earned it plaudits from fund administrators and service providers, with recent innovations such as the new Guernsey Green Fund showing a willingness to lead from the front

Ireland

Ireland Fund Services 2018

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:19

This report reveals how Ireland’s burgeoning funds sector is set for solid growth in 2018 as a raft of new initiatives take hold, including an updated structure that is attracting a new wave of PE managers and a new flexible Loan Origination QIAIF scheme.

Ireland Alternative Investment Fund Services

Mon, 06/02/2017 - 10:29

This special report reveals how Dublin is witnessing the emergence of a digital cluster of innovative RegTech companies seeking to service the growing regulatory compliance and transactional requirements of alternative investment funds and their service p

Ireland Alternative Investment Fund Services 2016

Thu, 11/02/2016 - 09:26

The introduction of the Irish Collective Asset Management Vehicle (ICAV) has been a real success for Ireland, generating new business from fund managers looking for an efficient solution to establishing regulated funds in Europe. Ireland is also drawing i

Ireland Fund Services 2014

Thu, 20/11/2014 - 13:10

With the imminent introduction of the Irish Collective Management Vehicle (ICAV) and enormous interest in vehicles investing in the fast-recovering domestic real estate market, Ireland's funds business is set to dial up strong growth in 2015

Luxembourg

Luxembourg Fund Services 2018

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:30

Looking for a post-Brexit, EU hub for global fund distribution? This report reveals how Luxembourg offers a complete toolbox for the job, from innovative fund structures such as the RAIF to solutions for the blockchain and cryptocurrency investment era…

Luxembourg Fund Services 2018

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:30

Luxembourg Fund Services 2016

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:46

The introduction of the Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) regime - that embraces the concept of the AIFMD being manager-focused regulation - could be a game changer in the future development of Luxembourg as Europe’s leading funds centre as it s

Luxembourg Fund Services 2015

Fri, 23/10/2015 - 11:24

This Globalfundmedia Special Report examines the latest trends in alternative funds setting-up and distributing into the EU using Luxembourg as a springboard, and unravels the latest structuring and distribution solutions available in the Grand Duchy to a

Luxembourg Fund Services 2014

Fri, 24/10/2014 - 12:52

Luxembourg is not resting on the success of its SCSp regime. With PERE debt funds on the rise, a potential Reit product on the horizon, and a RQFII programme to tap in to, global managers suddenly have a number of compelling reasons to use Luxembourg as t