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KB Associates Joins The Waystone Group To Become The Leading Management Company In Europe

KB Associates joins the Waystone Group to become the leading management company in Europe

Following the finalisation of the deal, KB Associates will be joining Waystone as they both relocate to a new Dublin headquarters
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KB Associates At The Irish Funds 9th Annual UK Symposium

KB Associates at the Irish Funds 9th annual UK Symposium

Mike Kirby and Andrew Kehoe will represent KB Associates at the Irish Funds 9th annual UK Symposium in London on 10 November 2022
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KBA Lead Sponsor: Irish Funds Stockholm And Oslo Seminars

KBA Lead Sponsor: Irish Funds Stockholm and Oslo Seminars

KB Associates is pleased to be lead sponsor at the upcoming Irish Funds Stockholm seminar and the Irish Funds Oslo seminar in October 2022
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Positive Developments Relating To The CBI Authorisation Process For QIAIFs

Positive Developments Relating to the CBI Authorisation Process for QIAIFs

In July 2022, the Central Bank of Ireland removed the pre-submission requirement for several types of QIAIFs
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Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2022

Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2022

During Q1 2022, UCITS registered outflows of €90Bln which is in stark contrast to the inflows of €238Bln seen during Q4 2021
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ESMA Publishes Report On Supervision Of Costs And Fees In Investment Funds

ESMA Publishes Report on Supervision of Costs and Fees in Investment Funds

In late May 2022, ESMA published its final report on the CSA with NCAs on the supervision of costs and fees in UCITS funds
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CBI Streamlines Russia Side-Pocketing Process For UCITS Funds

CBI Streamlines Russia Side-Pocketing Process for UCITS Funds

The European Securities and Markets Authority has released a public statement addressing measures to be taken to manage the impact on funds holding securities with exposure to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
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KB Associates At The Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference 2022

KB Associates at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference 2022

Andrew Kehoe (CEO KBA ManCo), Peadar De Barra (Executive Director KBA ManCo) and Paul Carrigg…

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EU Covered Bonds Directive – 2022 Update

EU Covered Bonds Directive – 2022 Update

The Covered Bonds Directive aims to harmonise the regulation of covered bonds across all EU member states
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Developments In The Regulation Of Crypto-Assets – 2022 Update

Developments in the Regulation of Crypto-Assets – 2022 Update

The increased prevalence of investment in crypto-assets has prompted European regulators to propose a legal framework to streamline the regulation of such assets throughout the EU
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Bjorn Grech Appointed CEO Of KB Associates Malta

Bjorn Grech appointed CEO of KB Associates Malta

KB Associates is delighted to announce the appointment of Bjorn Grech as CEO of the KB…

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Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2022

Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2022

Net sales of UCITS equity funds reached record levels of €397Bln in 2021, much greater than the previous record level of €163Bln in 2017
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UK Overseas Funds Regime – 2022 Update

UK Overseas Funds Regime – 2022 Update

While the Overseas Fund Regime is now enshrined in law, there are a number of steps the UK Government and the FCA must undertake before it is operational
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CSDR – February 2022 Update

CSDR – February 2022 Update

Another cornerstone of CSDR and phase 3 of its implementation is the Settlement Discipline Regime which is effective from February 2022
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ESMA Proposes Reverse Solicitation Reporting Requirement

ESMA Proposes Reverse Solicitation Reporting Requirement

ESMA stated in its letter to the European Commission that consideration should be given to the introduction of new reporting requirements
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KB Associates To Join The Waystone Group

KB Associates to join the Waystone Group

KB Associates is pleased to announce that, subject to regulatory approval, it has reached an agreement to join the Waystone Group
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Funds, Flows & Facts, January 2022

Funds, Flows & Facts, January 2022

Following exceptionally high net inflows in the previous three quarters, net sales of equity funds decreased in the third quarter of 2021
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Andrew Kehoe Appointed CEO Of KB Associates Management Company Ireland

Andrew Kehoe Appointed CEO of KB Associates Management Company Ireland

KB Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Kehoe as CEO of its management company in Ireland
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CP145 – CBI Consultation Paper On Irish Real Estate Funds

CP145 – CBI Consultation Paper on Irish Real Estate Funds

The CBI has issued a consultation paper with proposals to safeguard the resilience of the real estate fund sector to better absorb future adverse shocks
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Simon Community House Of Cards Appeal

Simon Community House of Cards Appeal

KB Associates is pleased to continue its support of the Simon Community House of Cards Appeal. The Simon Community offers services and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Ireland.
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European Commission Review Of AIFMD/UCITS

European Commission Review of AIFMD/UCITS

The European Commission is proposing changes to UCITS rules on delegation, liquidity risk management and reporting to align with AIFMD rules
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CBI Supervisory Expectations Of Regulated Firms Regarding Climate And Other ESG Issues

CBI Supervisory Expectations of Regulated Firms Regarding Climate and Other ESG Issues

The CBI intends to play its part in pushing the ESG agenda informed by peer thinking and developments at EU level, including the EU Sustainability Framework
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Central Bank Of Ireland Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin – November 2021

Central Bank of Ireland Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin – November 2021

KB Associates has reviewed the Bulletin and will carry out a review to ensure that all our clients are meeting the CBI’s expectations.
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PRIIPS KID Update – UCITS Funds

PRIIPS KID Update – UCITS Funds

The UCITS KIID is to be replaced in Europe by a more data-centric successor, the Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance Products Key Information Document
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KB Associates At The Irish Funds 8th annual UK Symposium

KB Associates at the Irish Funds 8th annual UK Symposium

Mike Kirby, Managing Principal will represent KB Associates at the Irish Funds 8th annual UK Symposium in London on November 11th 2021
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Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2021

Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2021

Net assets of UCITS and AIFs increased by 4.1% in Q2 2021 as total assets of European…

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KBA Lead Sponsor: UCITS And AIFMD For US Managers, New York

KBA lead sponsor: UCITS and AIFMD for US Managers, New York

KB Associates will be the lead sponsor at the US Asset Managers: Optimise your fund distribution strategies in Europe conference in New York in November
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UCITS & AIFMD London 2021 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD London 2021 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

KB Associates is pleased to advise that it will be the lead sponsor at the upcoming "UCITS and AIFMD: The New Era" conference in London this September.
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KB Associates Is Pleased To Support The Annual Basis Point Golf Outing

KB Associates is pleased to support the annual Basis Point golf outing

KB Associates is pleased to support the annual Basis Point golf outing at Milltown Golf Club in Dublin on September 13th 2021
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KBA Is Delighted To Announce Its Membership Of Diversity Project

KBA is delighted to announce its Membership of Diversity Project

KBA has announced its membership in Diversity Project, a cross-company initiative championing a more inclusive culture within the investment industry
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KB Associates Announces Its Acquisition Of EFG Fund Management S.A

KB Associates announces its acquisition of EFG Fund Management S.A

KB Associates is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of EFG Fund Management S.A, a Luxembourg-based management company
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Beneficial Ownership Regulations – ICAVs And Unit Trusts

Beneficial Ownership Regulations – ICAVs and Unit Trusts

On 25th June 2020 The European Union Registration of Beneficial Ownership of Certain Financial Vehicles Regulations 2020 came into effect
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Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2021

Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2021

Following robust stock market gains and strong net sales, UCITS net assets grew by over 6% to €12.3 Trn in Q1 2021
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Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes Revised AML/CFT Guidelines For The Financial Sector

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Revised AML/CFT Guidelines for the Financial Sector

The Guidelines set out the expectations of the CBI in respect of Credit and Financial Institutions’ compliance with their AML/CFT obligations
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EU Cross-Border Distribution Of Funds – 2021 Update

EU Cross-Border Distribution of Funds – 2021 Update

The aim is to reduce regulatory obstacles and enhance harmonisation in the cross-border distribution of investment funds marketed to retail investors
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CBI UCITS Liquidity Risk Management Review – May 2021

CBI UCITS Liquidity Risk Management Review – May 2021

UCITS ManCos will be required to carry out a review of their practices, documentation, systems and controls relating to liquidity risk management by Q4 2021
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CBI Consultation Paper 140: Cross Industry Guidance On Operational Resilience

CBI Consultation Paper 140: Cross Industry Guidance on Operational Resilience

The CBI has published a cross industry consultation paper, CP140, on operational resilience guidelines for all CBI regulated financial service providers
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Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2021

Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2021

Total net assets of UCITS and AIFs grew by 2.8% to reach €17.58 Trn. Net sales were €145 Bln with the largest inflows in French, Irish and Lux UCITS
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CBI Cross-Industry Guidance On Outsourcing-CP138

CBI Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing-CP138

CP138 sets out the CBI’s minimum supervisory expectations that should be applied by firms when using outsourcing as part of their business model
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Transposition Of The Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive – April 2021 Update

Transposition of the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive – April 2021 Update

The Criminal Justice Act 2021 transposes the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive into Irish law bringing it in line with the current European framework
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KB Associates Announces Luxembourg Expansion

KB Associates announces Luxembourg expansion

KB Associates has reached an agreement to acquire EFG Fund Management S.A, a Luxembourg-based management company and subsidiary of EFG International AG
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Funds, Flows & Facts, February 2021

Funds, Flows & Facts, February 2021

Total net assets of UCITS and AIFs grew by 2.8% in Q3 2020 to reach €17.58 Trn. Net sales of UCITS were €145 Bln. The largest inflows were in French, Irish and Lux UCITS
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KBA To Participate In Panel Discussion On Fund Governance In Ireland, November 2020

KBA to participate in panel discussion on Fund Governance in Ireland, November 2020

Andrew Kehoe, Executive Director will join a panel at the upcoming  Funds Europe discussion concerning fund governance in Ireland
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KBA Sponsors UCITS & AIFMD: The New Era Conference

KBA sponsors UCITS & AIFMD: The New Era Conference

KBA’s Andrew Kehoe will chair this conference where we will hear industry leading thoughts and practical solutions discussed on each of the panels
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Funds, Flows & Facts, November 2020

Funds, Flows & Facts, November 2020

Total net assets of UCITS and AIFs bounced back in Q2 2020 to cross the €17 Trn threshold again. Net sales of UCITS were €272 Bln, the highest level seen since Q1 2015
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Thematic Review Of FMC’s Governance, Management And Effectiveness

Thematic Review of FMC’s Governance, Management and Effectiveness

The CBI has released the findings of its thematic review of the implementation of its guidance on Fund Management Company effectiveness by relevant firms
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The Central Bank Of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance Review [Part 3]

The Central Bank of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance review [Part 3]

Andrew Kehoe delivers a five-minute summary of the key steps involved in appointing a third party Management Company
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The Central Bank Of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance Review [Part 2]

The Central Bank of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance review [Part 2]

The future of the Self-Managed Investment Fund in Ireland - In five minutes KBA’s Frank Connolly delivers what you need to know, including the impact of the CP86 thematic review and options to consider.
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Irish Investment Limited Partnership Amendment Bill

Irish Investment Limited Partnership Amendment Bill

The ILP Bill aims to make Irish ILPs the vehicle of choice in Europe for private equity, private debt, venture capital and real asset investment strategies such as real estate, infrastructure and energy
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The Central Bank Of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance [Part 1]

The Central Bank of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance [Part 1]

Barry Harrington delivers a five-minute summary of the Central Bank of Ireland’s review of CP86 Fund Management Company Guidance and its potential outcomes.
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The End Of The SMIC?

The End of the SMIC?

Andrew Kehoe discusses the impact of the CBI’s review of CP86 on the self-managed fund model in the Irish Funds Newsletter for Autumn 2020
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Transposition Of The Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive In Ireland

Transposition of the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive in Ireland

The Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive will bring Ireland in line with European anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism framework. Here is a summary of the key changes
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AIFMD Review – ESMA Letter To The European Commission

AIFMD Review – ESMA Letter to the European Commission

ESMA detailed nineteen areas, which it believes the Commission should consider as part of its AIFMD review. Here are some of the key points
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Andrew Kehoe To Speak At Irish Funds Webinar For Indian Managers

Andrew Kehoe to speak at Irish Funds Webinar for Indian Managers

Andrew Kehoe, KB Associates Head of Legal will be moderating a panel on Distribution at the upcoming Irish Funds ‘India Webinar: Ireland - Gateway to European Investors’
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Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2020

Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2020

Total net assets of UCITS and AIFs declined by 11.6% in Q1 2020 with the Covid-19 driven market crash accounting for 94% of the decline
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ESMA Supervisory Briefing On UCITS And AIF Costs

ESMA Supervisory Briefing on UCITS and AIF Costs

The briefing is designed to provide NCAs such as the CBI with guidance of how costs are charged to investors by UCITS and AIFs.
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CP86 Substance Requirements: Transitioning To A Third Party Management Company

CP86 Substance Requirements: Transitioning to a Third Party Management Company

The Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) guidance on Fund Management Company Effectiveness (CP86) by fund…

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Beneficial Ownership Regulations – ICAVs And Unit Trusts

Beneficial Ownership Regulations – ICAVs and Unit Trusts

The purpose of the 2020 Regulations is to amend the European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2019
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CBI Webinar – QIAIF Authorisation Process & Director Time Commitments

CBI Webinar – QIAIF Authorisation Process & Director Time Commitments

On June 24th 2020, the CBI hosted a webinar on the authorisation of funds under the QIAIF regime and director time commitments
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ESG: EU Disclosures Regulation

ESG: EU Disclosures Regulation

Previously, ESG was an optional add on for investment firms and funds to consider but now with the Disclosures Regulation, it is embedded in the regulatory framework
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Structuring Options To Address The New CP86 Substance Requirements

Structuring Options to Address the New CP86 Substance Requirements

KB Associates provides a summary of the primary structuring options available to an existing SMIC to address the new CBI substance requirements
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ESMA Final Guidelines On Performance Fees In UCITS And RIAIFs

ESMA Final Guidelines on Performance Fees in UCITS and RIAIFs

The guidelines reflect ESMA’s continued efforts to create supervisory convergence amongst EU national competent authorities, thereby supporting its efforts in monitoring the cost of retail investment products
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Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2020

Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2020

This quarterly update focuses on European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) data from Q4 2019
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Securities Financing Transactions Regulation Reporting – Update April 2020

Securities Financing Transactions Regulation Reporting – Update April 2020

ESMA update regarding the postponement of phase one reporting obligations under SFTR which is now heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Impact Of COVID-19 On Management Companies And Self-Managed Funds

The Impact of COVID-19 on Management Companies and Self-Managed Funds

In light of the challenges posed by COVID-19, ESMA has issued recommendations to financial market participants on dealing with the impact of the virus
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CP86 – Central Bank Of Ireland : New Substance Requirements

CP86 – Central Bank of Ireland : New Substance Requirements

Following the CBI's thematic review on the implementation of CP86, it is anticipated that many existing SMICs and ManCos will be subject to increased substance requirements
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KB Associates COVID-19 Update 25th March 2020

KB Associates COVID-19 Update 25th March 2020

In light of the Irish government’s latest recommendations we are continuing to take proactive steps to help protect employees and the community at large
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Central Bank Of Ireland UCITS Funds Gatekeeper Seminar

Central Bank of Ireland UCITS Funds Gatekeeper Seminar

The UCITS Funds Gatekeeper Seminar is the first of three events the CBI intends to organise. A summary of the key points discussed is available here
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KB Associates COVID-19 Update March 2020

KB Associates COVID-19 Update March 2020

Following a review of the latest COVID-19 developments and in light of the Irish government’s recommendations, KB Associates has decided to take protective steps
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Central Bank Of Ireland – Split Of The Designated Person (PCF-39) Role

Central Bank of Ireland – Split of the Designated Person (PCF-39) Role

On February 25th 2020, the CBI issued a notice of intention to split PCF-39 into six new PCF roles aligned to specific managerial functions
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CP86 – Central Bank Of Ireland Thematic Review – Summary And Timeline

CP86 – Central Bank of Ireland Thematic Review – Summary and Timeline

The CBI has begun to conduct on-site inspections of a selected sample of ManCos and SMICs, requesting face-to-face interviews with designated persons
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Funds, Flows & Facts, February 2020

Funds, Flows & Facts, February 2020

Q3 2019 UCITS inflows are the highest since Q1 2018. In the first three quarters of 2019, UCITS attracted net sales of €246bn
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‘Whistle-blowing’ Obligations Incorporated Into Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

‘Whistle-blowing’ Obligations Incorporated into Anti-Money Laundering legislation

Irish funds now have an obligation to ensure they have in place appropriate procedures to report a contravention of the stated Acts
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UCITS & AIFMD For US Managers 2020 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD for US Managers 2020 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

KB Associates will be the lead sponsor at the “UCITS and AIFMD for US Managers 2020” conference on 17/18 March at the Convene, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
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Central Bank Of Ireland Issues ASP Sanctions Guidance

Central Bank of Ireland issues ASP Sanctions Guidance

The CBI has published a guidance document on its Administrative Sanctions Procedure providing further clarity on the approach undertaken when determining the appropriate sanctions for certain regulatory breaches
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UCITS And AIFs – Guidelines On Liquidity Stress Testing

UCITS and AIFs – Guidelines on Liquidity Stress Testing

The guidelines are supplementary to the LST requirements in AIFMD and the UCITS Directive and should be applied proportionately
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Irish Funds UK Symposium On 21st November 2019

Irish Funds UK symposium on 21st November 2019

KB Associate’s Andrew Kehoe and Peter Northcott are set to attend the Irish Funds UK symposium on 21st November 2019
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KB Associates Attending The Irish Funds Scandinavia Seminar

KB Associates attending the Irish Funds Scandinavia seminar

The Irish Funds Scandinavian seminar will take place on Wednesday 6 November 2019. Brian Dunleavy will be attending on behalf of KB Associates
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Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2019

Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2019

Net inflows of UCITS were €41bn in Q2 2019 compared to net inflows of €51bn in Q1 2019
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The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law, 2017 – Funds Update

The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law, 2017 – Funds Update

Some practical steps and the key documentary updates applicable to Cayman Islands investment funds, as data controllers under the DPL
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Hedge Fund Emerging And Startup Manager Forum, Zurich

Hedge Fund Emerging and Startup Manager Forum, Zurich

The Hedge Fund Emerging and Startup Manager Forum took place in Zurich on 16th October 2019 with over 170 delegates in attendance
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KB Associates Wins Investment From ECI Partners To Drive Further Expansion

KB Associates Wins Investment from ECI Partners to Drive Further Expansion

KB Associates has announced that ECI Partners is investing in the business with a minority investment to support the next stage of KBA’s growth
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Hedge Fund Emerging And Start Up Manager Forum, Zurich

Hedge Fund Emerging and Start Up Manager Forum, Zurich

KB Associates Peter Northcott will be speaking at the Hedge Fund Emerging and Startup Manager Forum in Zurich on 16th October 2019
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KB Associates In Asia

KB Associates in Asia

Andrew Kehoe KB Associate's Head of Legal will be speaking at the Irish Funds seminar in Tokyo on Wednesday 23rd October
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UCITS And AIFMD London – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS and AIFMD London – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

KB Associates was the lead sponsor at the “UCITS and AIFMD London” conference on September 24th and 25th 2019 at the St. James’ Court Hotel in London
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CP130: CBI Consultation Paper On Treatment Of Errors In Investment Funds

CP130: CBI consultation paper on treatment of errors in Investment Funds

The CBI regulatory framework consultation paper CP130 is designed to establish both rules and guidance in relation to errors in investment funds
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Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes AML/CFT Guidelines For The Financial Sector

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes AML/CFT Guidelines for the Financial Sector

The CBI has published Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Guidelines for the Financial Sector setting out expectations of credit and financial institutions’ compliance with their AML/CFT obligations
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Cross Border Distribution Of Investment Funds

Cross Border Distribution of Investment Funds

The European Council has published Directive (EU) 2019/1160 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1156 on facilitating cross border distribution of funds on 12 July 2019 designed to assist in the removal of barriers for cross border investments in the EU
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Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2019

Funds, Flows & Facts, July 2019

Net inflows of UCITS were €51bn in Q1 2019 with €32bn recorded in January alone. This compares favourably with net outflows of €71bn in Q4 2018
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UCITS & AIFMD London 2019 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD London 2019 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

The conference will take place on September 24th and 25th 2019 at the St. James’ Court hotel in London
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Central Bank Of Ireland CP86 Implementation Questionnaire

Central Bank of Ireland CP86 Implementation Questionnaire

The CBI has written to all fund management companies, self-managed UCITS and internally managed AIFs as part of its CP86 thematic review
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KB Associates Survey Results: Substance Requirements In The Irish Funds Industry

KB Associates Survey Results: Substance Requirements in the Irish Funds Industry

We are pleased to present the results of our survey on substance requirements in the Irish Funds industry
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Funds Industry – Evolving Substance Requirements – KB Associates Event

Funds Industry – Evolving Substance Requirements – KB Associates Event

Friday, June 7th, 2019, 8.00am – 10.00am, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
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Hedge Fund Emerging & Startup Manager Forum

Hedge Fund Emerging & Startup Manager Forum

Peter Northcott will chair the Hedge Fund Emerging & Startup Manager Forum at The Royal Garden Hotel in London on May 1 2019
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Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2019

Funds, Flows & Facts, April 2019

Net sales of UCITS were €117bn in 2018 compared with €740bn in 2017. Sixteen countries attracted positive net sales with four over €10bn
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KB Associates New York UCITS & AIFS Establishment Workshop

KB Associates New York UCITS & AIFS Establishment Workshop

Friday, May 3rd, 2019, 8.30am – 11.30am at the Convene, 810 Seventh Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Street), New York, NY 10019
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Bloomberg Hedge Fund Start-up Conference – KB Associates Panel Moderator

Bloomberg Hedge Fund Start-up Conference – KB Associates Panel Moderator

Peter Northcott from KB Associates moderated a panel at the Bloomberg Hedge Fund Start-up Conference on Thursday, 21 March 2019
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UCITS & AIFMD For US Managers – KBA Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD for US Managers – KBA Associates Lead Sponsor

An attendance of over 150 met in New York on 12th & 13th March 2019 at The Convene, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York to listen to leading industry experts debate recent developments in both UCITS and AIFMD compliant Funds
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HFMWeek European UCITS Summit 2019 – KB Associates Roundtable Participation

HFMWeek European UCITS Summit 2019 – KB Associates roundtable participation

HFM European UCITS summit, February 28 2019, Hotel Café Royal, London
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The General Scheme Of The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Bill 2019

The General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2019

The Scheme sets out the Heads of Bill which will give effect to most of the provisions of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (“MLD5”) and will strengthen current anti money laundering legislation
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HSBC Securities Services India Event – KB Associates Panel Member

HSBC Securities Services India Event – KB Associates Panel Member

22nd February 2019 at the Trident Bandra Kurla Hotel, Mumbai, India 
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Funds, Flows & Facts, January 2019

Funds, Flows & Facts, January 2019

Net sales of UCITS were lower in Q3 than Q2 2018. During the first 3 quarters of 2018, UCITS attracted cumulative net sales of €189bn
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Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes CP128: AML/CFT Guidelines For The Financial Sector

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes CP128: AML/CFT Guidelines for the Financial Sector

The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist firms in understanding their obligations under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010 to 2018
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Temporary Permissions Regime – Notification Window Now Open

Temporary Permissions Regime – Notification Window Now Open

What is the Temporary Permissions Regime? In order to mitigate the effect a no-deal Brexit…

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UCITS & AIFMD For US Managers 2019 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD for US Managers 2019 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

12 - 13 March 2019 at The Convene: 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA
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Regulator Review Of Closet Trackers

Regulator Review of Closet Trackers

The issue of closet tracking forms part of broader concerns at European Securities and Markets Authority around the effectiveness of investor disclosure
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Fourth EU AML Directive Transposed Into Irish Law

Fourth EU AML Directive Transposed Into Irish Law

The Act introduces key changes in the areas of: risk assessment; customer due diligence (‘CDD’); policies, controls and procedures; record keeping, correspondent relationships and enforcement.
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Benchmark Regulation And Its Impact On Funds

Benchmark Regulation and its Impact on Funds

One of the key aspects of the Regulation is the new authorisation and supervision regime for administrators of benchmarks for which a final deadline of 1 January 2020 applies
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Central Bank Of Ireland: Outsourcing – Findings And Issues For Discussion

Central Bank of Ireland: Outsourcing – Findings and Issues for Discussion

CBI regulated firms, including fund service providers, increasingly rely on outsourced service providers (“OSPs”). The CBI…

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KB Associates’ Claire Conroy Receives Early Career Award

KB Associates’ Claire Conroy Receives Early Career Award

Congratulations to our very own Claire Conroy for receiving the Early Career Award in the category Fund Services Professional of the Year
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Irish Funds New York Seminar – KB Associates Panel Participation

Irish Funds New York Seminar – KB Associates Panel Participation

The Irish Funds New York breakfast seminar took place between 8.30am - 11am on Friday, 26 October, at the WellSaid, Convene, located at 151 W42nd Street, New York.
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Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2018

Funds, Flows & Facts, October 2018

Net sales of UCITS (excluding ETFs) amounted to €15bn in Q2 2018, much less than the Q1 figure of €171bn
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Hedge Fund Emerging And Startup Manager Forum Zurich – KB Associates Panel Member

Hedge Fund Emerging and Startup Manager Forum Zurich – KB Associates Panel Member

The Hedge Fund Emerging and Startup Manager Forum was held on 17th October 2018 at the Dolder Grand in Zurich
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AIMA Spotlight On UCITS & Cocktail Reception – KB Associates Event Sponsor

AIMA Spotlight on UCITS & Cocktail Reception – KB Associates Event Sponsor

Thursday 11th October, 2018 - Pullman London St Pancras Hotel, Kings Cross, London
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The New EU Securitisation Regulation

The New EU Securitisation Regulation

Securitisation involves transactions that enable a lender – typically a credit institution or a corporation…

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UCITS & AIFMD London 2018 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD London 2018 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

25 – 26 September at Park Plaza Waterloo, London
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Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2018

Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2018

Net sales of UCITS amounted to €171bn in Q1 2018 which slightly exceeds the corresponding…

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Money Market Funds Regulation

Money Market Funds Regulation

Almost four years after the initial proposal for regulation of Money Market Funds (“MMFs”) by…

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Proposed Changes To Asset Segregation Rules

Proposed Changes to Asset Segregation Rules

On 29 May 2018, the European Commission (the “Commission”) proposed legislative changes to the safekeeping…

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GAIM And GAIM Ops Europe – KB Associates Roundtable Host And Panel Chair

GAIM and GAIM Ops Europe – KB Associates Roundtable Host and Panel Chair

The GAIM and GAIM Ops Europe event will take place on 26th and 27th June at Altitude London, 30 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4RS
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CP 119 – Review Of The Regulatory Framework For Irish UCITS

CP 119 – Review of the Regulatory Framework for Irish UCITS

On 29 March 2018, the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) published a consultation paper…

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PWC Staff Relay Series – KB Associates Participation

PWC Staff Relay Series – KB Associates Participation

The annual PWC Staff Relay Series took place in Phoenix Park, Dublin on 24th May…

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2018 Regulatory Challenges And Fund Domicile Comparison Seminar – KB Associates Event

2018 Regulatory Challenges and Fund Domicile Comparison Seminar – KB Associates Event

Friday, May 11th, 2018, 8.00am – 10.00am, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
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Regulatory Challenges Posed By Brexit, GDPR And CP86

Regulatory challenges posed by Brexit, GDPR and CP86

Download the presentation given at our annual seminar in London on 11 May 2018 on…

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Hedge Fund Emerging Manager Forum – KB Associates Chair And Panel Member

Hedge Fund Emerging Manager Forum – KB Associates Chair and Panel Member

The Hedge Fund Emerging Manager Forum was held at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London, W1H 7BG on 1st May 2018
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Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Guidance Notes

Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Guidance Notes

On 2 October 2017, new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (the “Regulations”) came into force in…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – April 2018

Funds, Flows & Facts – April 2018

The year 2017 was exceptional for the European funds industry with net assets of UCITS…

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The Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017

The Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017

The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2017 (the “Regulations”) of the Cayman Islands which came into force…

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Cross-Border Fund Distribution – European Commission Proposal

Cross-Border Fund Distribution – European Commission Proposal

In an attempt to make cross-border fund distribution more efficient and cheaper, the European Commission…

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Hedge Fund Start Up Conference 2018 – KB Associates Event Speaker

Hedge Fund start up conference 2018 – KB Associates Event Speaker

The Hedge Fund start up conference 2018 is hosted this year at the new Bloomberg EMEA HQ in London, 3 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4TQ
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UCITS & AIFMD For US Managers 2018 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

UCITS & AIFMD For US Managers 2018 – KB Associates Lead Sponsor

13 - 14 March 2018, 101 Park Avenue, New York
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Irish Loan Origination Funds – Rules Update February 2018

Irish Loan Origination Funds – Rules Update February 2018

As a result of the 2007-2008 financial crisis, lending from traditional sources such as banks…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – January 2018

Funds, Flows & Facts – January 2018

In the first three quarters of 2017, UCITS and AIFs registered net sales of €761bn…

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Central Bank Of Ireland Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin – December 2017

Central Bank of Ireland Anti-Money Laundering Bulletin – December 2017

The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 as amended (the “Act”) imposes…

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Global Fund Distribution Seminar – KB Associates Event

Global Fund Distribution Seminar – KB Associates Event

Convene Conference Center, 237 Park Avenue, New York
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CP86 – Lessons From Early Adopters

CP86 – Lessons from Early Adopters

On December 19th 2016, the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) published final guidance on consultation…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2017

Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2017

Fund Flow Digest The second quarter of 2017 was mostly characterised by gains in global…

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FATF Mutual Evaluation Of Ireland 2017

FATF Mutual Evaluation of Ireland 2017

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) was established in 1989 with a high level objective…

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FCA Asset Management Market Study 2017- Final Report

FCA Asset Management Market Study 2017- Final Report

In November 2015, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) launched its asset management market study. In…

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The Impact Of MiFID II On Non-EU Managers

The impact of MiFID II on non-EU managers

MiFID II will come into effect on 3 January 2018 and is widely regarded as…

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Funds, Flows & Facts: July 2017

Funds, Flows & Facts: July 2017

Fund Flow Digest The first quarter of 2017 was characterised by gains in Eurozone, global…

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The Companies (Accounting) Act 2017

The Companies (Accounting) Act 2017

The Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 (the “Act”) became active on 9 June 2017 and transposes…

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An Overview Of MiFID II

An Overview of MiFID II

Introduction The first Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID I”) became effective on 1 November…

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CP86 – A Comprehensive Overview

CP86 – A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction On December 19th 2016, the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) published the final guidance…

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Irish Domiciled Funds Structuring Options

Irish Domiciled Funds Structuring Options

Download this presentation from KB Associates Managing Principal, Mike Kirby on Irish Domiciled Funds Structuring…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – May 2017

Funds, Flows & Facts – May 2017

Fund Flow Digest The year 2016 was characterised by significant market uncertainty. In January, a…

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Central Bank Of Ireland Outsourcing Review – March 2017

Central Bank of Ireland Outsourcing Review – March 2017

Introduction In July 2013, the CBI1 requirements on the outsourcing of fund administration activities were…

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A Summary Of The Impact Of CP86 On Existing And New FMCs – February 2017

A Summary of the Impact of CP86 on Existing and New FMCs – February 2017

CP86 Key Requirements FMCs authorised before Nov 1 2015 FMCs authorised between 1 November 2015…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – January 2017

Funds, Flows & Facts – January 2017

Fund Flow Digest In Q3 2016 UCITS fund net inflows were a healthy €129bn compared to net…

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Central Bank Of Ireland Final Guidance – CP86 December 2016

Central Bank of Ireland Final Guidance – CP86 December 2016

Introduction On December 19, 2016, the CBI1 published its feedback statement on the last consultation…

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Update – Final UCITS Remuneration Guidelines – November 2016

Update – Final UCITS Remuneration Guidelines – November 2016

Introduction UCITS V was published in August 2014 and EU member states transposed the directive…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2016

Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2016

Fund Flow Digest There was a recovery in UCITS net sales in Q2 2016. Second…

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KB Associates International Fund Distribution And Product Design Seminar

KB Associates International Fund Distribution and Product Design Seminar

Date: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016, 7.30am – 11.00am, Le Parker Meridien, 119 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
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KB Associates Cayman Welcomes New Appointment

KB Associates Cayman welcomes new appointment

James Wauchope joined KB Associates in October 2016 where he serves as an independent professional…

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The Impact Of Brexit On UK Asset Managers Marketing Into The EU

The impact of Brexit on UK Asset Managers marketing into the EU

Introduction In one of the most important political events in recent European history, the UK…

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A Summary Of The Impact Of CP86 On Existing And New FMCs – September 2016

A Summary of the Impact of CP86 on Existing and New FMCs – September 2016

A Summary of the Impact of CP86 on Existing and New FMCs1 - September 2016…

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Section 110 Companies Legislative Amendment – September 2016

Section 110 Companies Legislative Amendment – September 2016

Background on Section 110 Companies Section 110 of the Irish Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 provides…

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Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (“ICAV”) Update – July 2016

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (“ICAV”) Update – July 2016

ICAV Background The ICAV Act 2015 put in place a legal framework for a corporate…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2016

Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2016

Fund Flow Digest The year began with a poor start for fund flows with UCITS…

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Central Bank Of Ireland Third Consultation – CP86 June 2016

Central Bank of Ireland Third Consultation – CP86 June 2016

Background and Introduction In September 2014, the CBI1 issued a consultation paper entitled Fund Management…

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Directors’ Compliance Statement – Companies Act 2014

Directors’ Compliance Statement – Companies Act 2014

Background – Companies Act 2014 The Companies Act 2014 (“the Act”) came into force in…

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Expansion Of The Global Exchange Market For Investment Funds – April 2016

Expansion of the Global Exchange Market for Investment Funds – April 2016

Background The Irish stock exchange is a leading market for the listing of both investment…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – April 2016

Funds, Flows & Facts – April 2016

Fund Flow Digest The year 2015 was generally a weak year for global stock markets.…

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Update – UCITS V Remuneration – April 2016

Update – UCITS V Remuneration – April 2016

Introduction UCITS1 V was published in August 2014 and EU member states transposed the directive…

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KB Associates Fund Governance Seminar

KB Associates Fund Governance Seminar

Date: Friday, March 4th, 2016, 8.00am – 10.00am, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
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Funds, Flows & Facts – February 2016

Funds, Flows & Facts – February 2016

Fund Flow Digest During Q3 2015 a slowdown of inflows into long term UCITS funds…

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Update On The CP86 Compliance Deadline For Existing Fund Management Companies

Update on the CP86 Compliance Deadline for Existing Fund Management Companies

Background In September 2014, the CBI1 issued a consultation paper entitled Fund Management Company Effectiveness…

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CBI Programme Of Themed Inspections For 2016

CBI Programme of Themed Inspections for 2016

Background The CBI1 oversees in excess of 6,000 Irish domiciled funds. The CBI conducts themed…

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KB Associates Distribution Event New York 2015

KB Associates Distribution Event New York 2015

NYC Seminar 2015, Global Fund Distribution, (Le Parker Meridien), New York Date: November 18th 2015 Time: 08.00 –…

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Central Bank Of Ireland Report On Anti-Money Laundering

Central Bank of Ireland Report on Anti-Money Laundering

Background The CJA 20101 transposed the EU’s Third Money Laundering Directive into Irish Law. There…

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Rationalisation Of UCITS And AIFMD Managerial Functions

Rationalisation of UCITS and AIFMD Managerial Functions

UCITS Managerial Functions On 5th October 2015, the new Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) UCITS…

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KBA Update – UCITS; Removal Of The Promoter Requirement

KBA Update – UCITS; Removal of the Promoter Requirement

Role of the Promoter The CBI1 currently stipulates that all UCITS2 applications must be coordinated…

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Director Travel Expenses – Positive Outcome

Director Travel Expenses – Positive Outcome

Background Historically, travel expenses incurred by non-executive directors for the purpose of attending board meetings…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2015

Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2015

Fund Flow Digest The second quarter of the year saw a slowdown of inflows into…

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Update – CP86 Delegate Oversight – Designated Persons And Directors

Update – CP86 Delegate Oversight – Designated Persons and Directors

Background In September 2014, the CBI1 issued a consultation paper entitled Fund Management Company Effectiveness…

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KBA Update – Cyber Security In The Investment Funds Industry

KBA Update – Cyber Security in the Investment Funds Industry

Cyber-crime Background Cyber-crime is becoming more prevalent due to the increasing reliance by firms in…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2015

Funds, Flows & Facts – July 2015

Fund Flow Digest The first quarter of 2015 saw significant growth for UCITS funds with…

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The Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive – Evolution, Not Revolution

The Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive – Evolution, not Revolution

On 5 June 2015 a directive on the prevention of the use of the financial…

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Update – Fund Management Company Effectiveness – Delegate Oversight

Update – Fund Management Company Effectiveness – Delegate Oversight

Background Investors increasingly focus on an investment fund’s governance structure as an important consideration when…

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Review Of Consultation Paper CP86 Consultation On Fund Management Company Effectiveness – Delegate Oversight

Review of Consultation Paper CP86 Consultation on Fund Management Company Effectiveness – Delegate Oversight

The Central Bank of Ireland (‘CBI’) issued a Consultation Paper on 19 September 2014 titled…

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Funds, Flows & Facts April 2015

Funds, Flows & Facts April 2015

Fund Flow Digest 2014 was a bumper year for European investment funds. UCITS sales reached…

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Update – AIFMD Marketing Passport

Update – AIFMD Marketing Passport

Background Since AIFMD became effective on July 22nd 2013 the marketing passport has been available…

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Funds, Flows & Facts January 2015

Funds, Flows & Facts January 2015

Fund Flow Digest The third quarter of 2014 saw sales of UCITS funds in excess…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2014

Funds, Flows & Facts – October 2014

Fund Flow Digest The UCITS funds’ market continued its upward trajectory in Q2 2014 with…

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Fund Governance Survey

Fund Governance Survey

On 4th June 2014 the Cayman Islands Government enacted the Directors Registration and Licensing Law…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2014

Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2014

Fund Flow Digest 2014 fund flows began with a blistering start with net inflows of…

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Cayman Islands New Fund Legislation – The Directors Registration And Licensing Law, 2014

Cayman Islands new fund legislation – the directors registration and licensing law, 2014

George Town, Grand Cayman On 21st May, the Cayman Islands published new legislation entitled the…

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The Use Of Side Letters By Asset Managers

The Use of Side Letters by Asset Managers

In this sixth article in the KB Associates’ series on investment fund governance we examine…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2014

Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2014

Fund Flow Digest 2013 ended on a bullish note for long term UCITS (ex MMF)…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – Dec 2013

Funds, Flows & Facts – Dec 2013

Fund Flow Digest The third quarter of 2013 brought mixed fortunes to European UCITS funds.…

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Conflicts Of Interest And Valuation Issues

Conflicts of Interest and Valuation Issues

In this fifth article in the KB Associates’ series on investment fund governance we examine…

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Updated Guidance For Fund Directors On AML Requirements In Ireland

Updated Guidance for Fund Directors on AML Requirements in Ireland

On 12th October 2012 the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) issued its findings resulting…

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Director Responsibilities And How They Should Be Discharged

Director responsibilities and how they should be discharged

In this fourth article in the KB Associates’ series on investment fund governance we outline…

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Fund Distribution: A Changed Landscape

Fund Distribution: A Changed Landscape

Download this presentation from KB Associates Managing Principle, Mike Kirby on Fund Distribution: A Changed…

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Funds, Flows & Facts  – Sept 2013

Funds, Flows & Facts – Sept 2013

Fund Flow Digest The first half of 2013 was positive for UCITS funds with inflows…

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Authorisation Of Alternative Investment Fund Managers – Deadline For Submission Of Applications

Authorisation of Alternative Investment Fund Managers – deadline for submission of applications

The Central Bank wishes to remind all investment funds authorised in accordance with the NU…

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Considerations for potential fund directors

In this third article in the KB Associates’ series on investment fund governance consideration is…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2013

Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2013

Fund Flow Digest The first quarter of 2013 saw much welcomed inflows across most strategies…

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QIAIF- The Regulated Hedge Fund Solution

QIAIF- The Regulated Hedge Fund Solution

Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment Funds Effective July 2013 Ireland has developed the Qualifying Investor Alternative…

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Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”)

Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”)

Key Immediate Considerations for US Managers On 19 December 2012 the European Commission published the…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2013

Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2013

Fund Flow Digest 2012 will be remembered as the year of the bond fund. The…

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Fund Board Composition And Director Selection – Getting It Right

Fund board composition and director selection – getting it right

In this second article in the KB Associates’ series on fund governance consideration is given…

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Fund Governance Survey

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In January 2013 the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) advised that it would consult with…

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Cayman Islands Amendment To Mutual Fund Laws In Regard To Master Funds

Cayman Islands amendment to Mutual Fund Laws in regard to Master Funds

George Town, Grand Cayman. On 10th January, 2013 the Cayman Islands amended its Mutual Fund…

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Why Fund Governance?

Why fund governance?

Introduction Fund governance, particularly within the hedge fund industry, has become an increasingly important subject,…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – December 2012

Funds, Flows & Facts – December 2012

Fund Flow Digest Bond funds continued to be the safe haven in the eyes of…

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Updated Guidance For Fund Directors On AML Requirements In Ireland

Updated Guidance for Fund Directors on AML Requirements in Ireland

On 12th October 2012 the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) issued its findings resulting…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – September 2012

Funds, Flows & Facts – September 2012

Fund Flow Digest Our last update described the positive inflows into long term funds (UCITS…

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Overview Of The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

Overview of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

Introduction The discussions and debate on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) have gone…

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Why UCITS?

AUM Growth - % AUM Growth 2003 - 2011 *UCITS domiciled in Ireland and Luxembourg…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2012

Funds, Flows & Facts – June 2012

Fund Flow Digest The first quarter of 2012 brought some much needed positive news in…

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CBI Investment Fund Inspections Under Irish AML/CTF Legislation

CBI investment fund inspections under Irish AML/CTF legislation

Since 2011 the anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervision unit of the Central Bank of…

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Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2012

Funds, Flows & Facts – March 2012

Fund Flow Digest 2011 certainly has been a year of two halves with the positive…

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IFIA Corporate Governance Code For CIS & Management Companies

IFIA Corporate Governance Code for CIS & Management Companies

Background On 14 December 2011, the IFIA issued the Corporate Governance Code for Collective Investment…

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Background On 1 September 2011, the Central Bank of Ireland (‘Central Bank’) introduced a revised…

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Operational Due Diligence – An Update

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By Phillip Chapple It is widely recognised across the hedge fund industry that the operational…

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Global Fund Distribution – Opportunities & Challenges

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Global markets offer real opportunities to asset managers, yet also pose significant challenges. Our distinguished…

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In recent years exchange traded funds (ETFs) represent one of the fastest growing sectors in…

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Fund Governance Practice

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Recent years have seen increased focus on the composition and activities of investment fund boards.…

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Irish Qualifying Investor Fund A Qualifying Investor Fund (“QIF”) is an attractive option for hedge…

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The Institutionalisation Of Hedge Funds: The Investor Due Diligence Bar Rises Ever Higher

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By Phillip Chapple The institutionalisation of hedge funds has been driven by a number of…

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Ireland Adopts The 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive

Ireland adopts the 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive

Following a delay of more than two years, the 3rd EU Money Laundering Directive (“the…

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Ireland’s Evolving Fund Administration Industry

Ireland’s Evolving Fund Administration Industry

The fund administration industry in Ireland has undergone significant change in recent years. Both industry…

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What You Need To Know As The Fund MLRO

What you need to know as the Fund MLRO

Since the enactment of the Criminal Justice Act (“CJA”) in 1994, the legislation and regulation…

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The Investment Funds Industry In Ireland

The Investment Funds Industry in Ireland

KB Associates is a boutique consulting firm which assists asset managers address the operational issues…

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The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 Q&A For Irish Investment Funds

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What is the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 (the “Bill”)? The…

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