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The business case for operating in the UK – and best practice for market access

November 29, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Curious about setting up a business or growing in the UK? In partnership with AIMA, please join us for a comprehensive session where we delve into the key reasons and practical strategies for setting up and growing your business in the UK. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business looking to expand, this session aims to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the process successfully.

The Renaissance of ETFs

September 12, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Our team of experts delve into the world of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and discusses the findings of the comprehensive report by Oliver Wyman commissioned by Waystone, titled "The Renaissance of ETFs." The panel examines the growth trends of the ETF industry as well as the factors driving its rapid expansion.

Changes to Governance Frameworks for Funds Registered in Cayman

August 11, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Stay informed about the latest regulatory updates and their potential impact on your business. Our expert panel discusses the recent developments in Cayman’s private fund governance landscape, providing valuable insights into what these changes entail and how they may affect your operations. Additionally, we delve into the potential risks associated with non-compliance, ensuring you are well-equipped to navigate the evolving regulatory environment effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to...

FCA Authorisation for US Managers

August 03, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Are you considering getting authorised in the UK? This webinar focuses on US investment firms that are thinking of setting up in the UK and so will need authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Waystone walks through the FCA authorisation process, the requirements, the challenges and the strategies that make for a successful application. This discussion was led by Stuart Holman, one of Waystone’s Managing Directors, who, along with his team, has 25 years’ experience assisting firms...

Overview of the SEC's Proposed Cyber Rules

June 21, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

A discussion regarding how the proposed cyber rules will impact your advisory business. The SEC has proposed cyber security rules impacting investment advisory businesses. The proposed rules would require investment advisers to implement a comprehensive cyber security program, including policies and procedures to identify, assess and mitigate cyber security risks. This webinar covers the key requirements, implementing a cyber security program and incident reporting to the SEC. This discuss...

Cayman Islands SIB Registered Fund Managers: Understanding CIMA requirements for control testing and ES and AML inspections

April 04, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Understanding what is required by CIMA and the DITC can help mitigate adverse regulatory inspection outcomes. Our subject matter experts breakdown which internal controls are applicable to the SIB registered managers, how to test the controls, identify what policies and procedure are required and summarise the best practices to ensure compliance with the CIMA rules and guidance notes.

Waystone’s FCA Authorisation Clinic

February 16, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

If your firm is considering becoming directly authorised by the FCA during 2023, listen to our virtual FCA authorisation clinic. The clinic focused on firms that operate within the wholesale investment business market and was aimed at firms that are currently operating under the umbrella of an appointed representative arrangement that are interested in obtaining direct authorisation.

ESG: The global outlook for 2023

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

For managers marketing funds across multiple jurisdictions, it can be a challenge to navigate the needs of different regulators and investors. In this podcast, our international and cross-jurisdictional panel of ESG experts will provide insights regarding regulatory and investor priorities in 2023. 

The Latest Cayman Islands AML Trends and Industry Best Practices for Investment Funds

November 16, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this podcast, our experts discuss the latest developments and current trends on AML regulations for investment funds and bring insights from a wide range of perspectives including administrators, AML officers and auditors.

(US Region) Ensuring FATCA and CRS Compliance - Updates and solutions for the latest enforcement guidelines

June 23, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

The Cayman Tax Information Authority (TIA) recently released its CRS enforcement guidelines outlining the circumstances under which financial institutions could face penalties for failing to comply with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). It also outlined the process by which financial institutions would be notified of penalties, and the notice and appeals process by which they may contest penalty imposition. Listen to find out more about the latest enforcement guidelines and the latest up...

Ensuring FATCA and CRS Compliance – Updates and solutions for the latest enforcement guidelines

June 10, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The Cayman Tax Information Authority (TIA) recently released its CRS enforcement guidelines outlining the circumstances under which financial institutions could face penalties for failing to comply with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). It also outlined the process by which financial institutions would be notified of penalties, and the notice and appeals process by which they may contest penalty imposition. Find out more about the latest enforcement guidelines and the latest updates in r...

Introduction to the UN PRI and the practical application of responsible investing

May 13, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Waystone is proud signatories of the UN PRI and were delighted to be partnering with the UN PRI for a webinar where the UN PRI provided a brief presentation of the principles and what is expected from signatories to the PRI. The presentation is followed by a discussion around the practical implication of incorporating responsible investing across a range of strategies, investor priorities and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Data Protection in the United Arab Emirates – What you need to know

April 22, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Please join Suzanna Ballabás, Senior Advisor and Head of Data Protection UAE, together with Sayid Madar, Head of Operations for the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and Lori Baker, VP, Legal and Director of Data Protection, Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection as they discussed data protection developments in the Middle East, who it applies to, how to comply and the more complex matters of data transfer.

Data Protection in the United Arab Emirates – What you need to know

April 22, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Please join Suzanna Ballabás, Senior Advisor and Head of Data Protection UAE, together with Sayid Madar, Head of Operations for the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and Lori Baker, VP, Legal and Director of Data Protection, Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection as they discussed data protection developments in the Middle East, who it applies to, how to comply and the more complex matters of data transfer.

Family investment funds – the benefits of UK authorised fund structures

March 25, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Join Waystone’s Neil Coxhead and Robin Callander, together with Lora Froud of MacFarlanes and Peter Ball of Bishop Fleming as they discussed a range of topics including: investment options and structuring tax profiling of family investment funds creation of a single-family counsel the role of the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) and the importance of the Assessment of Value reporting to families.

AML and KYC: The latest trends and industry best practices for managers in Asia

March 22, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Our experts provide an overview of evolving regulatory landscape in relation to AML/KYC as well as discussing the latest industry trends and practices for Asia based managers to best adhere with global and local standards through digital onboarding and outsourcing.

Cayman Islands Investment Funds: The latest updates for managers in Asia

March 17, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Find out what has been happening in the fund governance space for Cayman registered funds. What are the latest regulatory implications that might impact your next fund launch and what are the current trends our independent directors are seeing that might affect your portfolio.  

SEC Cyber security risk management rules for RIAs and Funds – What does your firm need to do to ensure compliance?

March 07, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

On 9 February 2022, the SEC voted to propose rules related to cyber security risk management for registered investment advisers and registered investment companies in a clear signal that firms who are not prepared to address cybersecurity risks will need to take action.

New SEC Rules Announced for Private Funds – How will you be impacted?

March 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

On 9 February 2022,  the SEC proposed five new rules and amendments intended to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers that could have a material impact on registered and unregistered investment managers.

SEC Registration for Venture Capital Managers - What late stage Venture Capital Funds should consider?

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Please join Waystone and our colleague at Titan, a Waystone Group Company as they review what late stage venture capital funds should consider when registering with the SEC when becoming an RIA, how to prepare for SEC examinations and what operational considerations need to be taken into account.

Now is the time to get to grips with the IFPR - Who will fall in scope and how will they be impacted?

December 09, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Waystone and its colleagues at CCL Compliance, a Waystone Group Company, review the UK Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) which will come into effect on January 1, 2022.  This will have a significant impact on UK MiFID investment firms who are authorised and regulated by the FCA that are currently subject to any part of the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) including Investment Firms that are currently subject to BIPRU and GENPRU includi...

Aviation Services - The Benefits of an Aviation Fund

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.16 MB

Niall McNamara gives us the benefits of launching an aviation fund. 

Cyber security – is your board protected?

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

The CBI, together with the EU and international regulators, has recently placed an increased focus on cyber security requirements meaning that fund boards must now ensure that they are well equipped to manage a wide range of cyber security issues. In a direct response, Waystone has established a dedicated Cyber Security Solution. Together with ISAS, a Waystone Group Company, we are now able to offer our clients a best-in-class cyber security offering. We know that board members are not cybe...

Regulatory Compliance Solutions in Singapore

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Further to our communication in June, when we welcomed Argus Global, Singapore to the Waystone Group of Companies, we took the opportunity of introducing the Argus team to our clients and friends at Waystone and provided further detail on how they can assist your firm with its regulatory compliance as well as getting to set up in Singapore. Topics included: The various types of compliance support available Assistance with internal audit and training Risk management AML and KYC

Setting up a VCC in Singapore: What you need to know

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Waystone was pleased to be hosting a webinar together with its friends at Argus Global, Simmons & Simmons and BNP Paribas on assisting asset managers looking to set-up a VCC in Singapore. To understand the advantages of the VCC structure and the regulatory/licensing requirements in more details, please join us along with industry expert from the MAS for this webinar, followed by Q & A. Panellists Nithi Genesan, Argus Global Jek-Aun Long, Partner, Simmons & Simmons Manoj Shetty, VP, Inst...

Welcome to Waystone

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Institutional provider of governance, risk and compliance services. Waystone is the leading provider of institutional governance, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry and Argus Global is delighted to have become part of the Waystone Group of Companies! Partnering institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range o...

Getting set up in Singapore – What are the jurisdictional advantages for fund managers

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Further to our communication in June when we welcomed Argus Global, Singapore to the Waystone Group of Companies, we took the opportunity of introducing the Argus team to our clients and friends at Waystone and provided further details on how they can assist with Singapore regulatory compliance as well as getting set up in Singapore. Are you a regulated fund manager looking to get setup in Singapore and take advantage of its jurisdictional advantages? Find out how Argus Global can help make...

Cayman Economic Substance - The Latest updates

August 11, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Join our team of seasoned specialists as they provided the latest updates to The International Co-operation (Economic Substance Law) Act, to include the latest ES Reporting Deadlines together with the most recent updates given by the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation ("DITC")

Private Assets: What are the requirements for setting up a Luxembourg investment vehicle?

August 09, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Please join Waystone and Arendt as they provide to you the most common legal forms and structures for private assets, the role and responsibilities of an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”) as well as the ongoing operational and regulatory reporting requirements.

Crossover Funds, the artists formerly known as Hybrid

July 09, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Please join our panelists for a lively discussion on crossover funds and why the sudden resurgence of them. Moderated by Matthew Brown, topics will focus on what the structuring considerations are for new and existing funds, operational considerations and participation in illiquid opportunities.

Helping fund managers prepare for the ODD and ESG of today

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Please join our panelists as they discuss the current trends affecting managers relating to ODD and ESG and how to navigate them. 

The Latest Developments On Cayman AML And International Tax Compliance For Managers In Asia

June 14, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Please join our team of industry experts as they discussed the latest updates and developments as it relates to Cayman AML and International Tax Compliance. They covered the latest filing deadlines and requirements together with what managers need to know for AML and ITC audits and what they should consider for the newly implemented CRS compliance forms.   Panelists: Roman Ipfling Josephine Barron Luqman Hamdani

The Irish ILP - Your questions answered in 30 minutes

June 09, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

If you missed our webinar last month featuring Jason Poonoosamy, CFA from our Dublin operation with our friends from Foley & Lardner LLP & Dillon Eustace listen again here, where the panelists provided the latest updates on recent implications of the Irish ILP together with answering specific questions received from the audience.

What You Need To Know About Setting Up Funds In Luxembourg: Chapter 1

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Please join Waystone and Arendt as they provided to our APAC audience the latest framework and requirements for setting up Luxembourg based funds. 欢迎出席 Waystone 和 Arendt 联合举办的线上研讨会,会议将为您介绍在卢森堡设立基金的最新架构和要求。 

Waystone: Bringing certainty to the UK fund market

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Watch our Executive team as they introduce our new brand, Waystone, formed following the coming together of DMS, MDO and MontLake to create the leading provider of governance, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry. Our speakers Neil Coxhead, Andrew Berry and Kenneth Sim from our London operation were pleased to update listeners on the following: The Waystone story and its business lines Distribution Solutions The ACD market and the Waystone proposition Supporting...

The Waystone Guide To Investment Funds In The Cayman Islands For Fund Managers In Asia

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Please join our team of industry experts to learn more about the latest updates in the Cayman Islands and how we can help you navigate the complex regulatory requirements seamlessly. 

Cayman Economic Substance: The Latest Updates for Fund Managers in Asia

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

The International Tax Cooperation (Economic SubstanceAct) 2018 (the “ESA”) has recently seen an extension to the ES Reporting Deadlines and various other updates by the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”). Join our team of fund and regulatory professionals as they discuss the latest updates, the extension to deadlines and the most recent enhancements to the DITC portal.

The EU’s ESG Framework: Implications + Solutions

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In March of 2021, the EU will introduce its first major regulatory initiative within ESG investing – The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). To help Investment Managers prepare for this and get to grips with the requirements and deadline, we held a webinar hosted by our team of European industry experts who discussed the practical implications of SFDR and provided a simple and effective solution to enable you to ensure full compliance with this significant development. They cov...

The Effects of ATAD on the Aviation Industry

November 25, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

We were delighted to host a webinar with our friends at A&L Goodbody and  KPMG to discuss the potential impact of interest limitation rules arising from ATAD on the aviation industry in Ireland including tax, legal structuring and its impact on aviation funds.  Waystone together with its industry experts set out what you need to know and addresses many of the frequently asked questions that are being seen on the topic.  PANELISTS Brian Brennan, Partner, KPMG Seamus O Croinin, Partner, A&L...

Changing Trends In Operational Due Diligence: How Are Allocators Reacting

November 03, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

The implications of COVID-19 have certainly made an impact on traditional operational due diligence in the hedge fund industry, and these changing trends are even more prominent now as we approach the last stages of the U.S. presidential race. Our panelists, made up of industry professionals, discussed what types of investor enquiries are currently being seen as well as providing more background regarding the changing trends to investor allocations, in the time of COVID-19. Panelists:  Ann...

CBI issues statement on CP86: The DMS Take

October 23, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MB

This week, the Central Bank of Ireland issued its letter which laid out its findings, now that the fund management companies (FMCs) thematic review has been finalized. This letter provides further guidance following various deficiencies that were highlighted during the 18 month review period. Conor MacGuinness, Global Head of Onboarding and Relationship Management at DMS, shares our firm’s views on the findings of this letter.

CBI issues statement on CP86: The Waystone Take

October 23, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MB

This week, the Central Bank of Ireland issued its letter which laid out its findings, now that the fund management companies (FMCs) thematic review has been finalized. This letter provides further guidance following various deficiencies that were highlighted during the 18 month review period. Conor MacGuinness, Global Head of Onboarding and Relationship Management at Waystone, shares our firm’s views on the findings of this letter.

DMS Quick Take: Cayman AML Compliance - How To Comply

September 03, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

We were pleased to be joined by James Kattan, Director and Head of Regulatory Compliance Services in the Cayman Islands.  James provided listeners with further background regarding the requirements of the law and the ways in which funds can ensure that they are in compliance.  Should you wish to find out more how DMS can help, please reach out to James directly following the podcast at [email protected].  

Distributing Foreign Funds to Swiss Investors: What North American and European Managers Need To Know

August 03, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Following DMS’ recent acquisition of Oligo Swiss Fund Services, the audience was informed more about our Swiss distribution offering. The focus of the webinar focused on the recent changes seen to the regulatory framework in Switzerland and what this means for distribution strategy and sales of Swiss funds. The agenda included: Market perspective and appetite of Asia managers who wish to distribute funds in Switzerland. The type of funds that can be marketed in Switzerland. The type of i...

Industry Leader Spotlight Series With Anne Storie, Featuring Genna Garver

July 15, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Anne Storie interviewed Genna Garver earlier this month, a partner at Troutman Sanders in the Investment Management group.  Genna provides advice to investment advisers, hedge funds and other private investment funds with various investment strategies. She is a highly sought-after speaker and author and regularly presents at industry events on various aspects of securities law.  She is also actively involved in numerous women’s and diversity initiatives in the financial services industry an...

Crisis Calls w John D’Agostino: Pensions with Panayiotis Lambropoulos, Employees Retirement System of Texas

July 08, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

John D’Agostino was pleased to be joined by Panayiotis Lambropoulos, Portfolio Manager at the Employees Retirement System of Texas This is a first in a series of interviews with allocators in the alternatives industry, how they approach the industry, what their views are going forward, given the current environment that we live now live in.

Raising Money In The New World!

July 07, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

DMS Governance were pleased to join together with Sadis & Goldberg and Dillon Eustace as they discuss what opportunities they are seeing in the marketplace and ways in which non-U.S. managers can tap into the U.S. markets.  The panel discusses factors that result in EU managers looking to other jurisdictions, and they will be joined by tax and regulatory experts who will discuss various types of structuring and regulatory implications.  Panelists included leading governance, legal and regu...

The DMS Quick Take: Economic Substance - What Does It Mean For Your Fund

July 06, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB

Join Niall O'Dowd, Executive Director and Leader for the DMS Governance Economic Substance team.  Niall is based in the Cayman Islands and works closely with our teams globally to ensure that clients needs are met when it comes to the latest Economic Substance requirements.  Find out more in our DMS Quick Take what the Cayman Economic Substance Law means for your fund and how DMS can help you comply. 

Aviation Webinar: Effects of Covid-19

May 27, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Niall McNamara and Frank Dowling, leaders of our aviation team were joined by industry experts: Phil Bolger, Strategic Adviser, Aircraft Leasing & Finance, Deloitte Heinrich Loechteken, Chief Executive Officer JP Lease      Gary Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Stratos               Greg Byrnes, Chief Financial Officer, White Oak               The panel discussed the impact seen on the aviation industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and covered the following topics: How will pu...

FATCA and CRS: The Latest Updates for North America and Europe Including The New Cayman Islands CRS Compliance Form

May 15, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Matthew Brown, Managing Director from our NYC office was joined by Roman Ipfling, our ITC product specialist, who updated our attendees on the recent changes and updates to the CRS & FATCA reporting. He also provided an update regarding the newly implement Cayman CRS Compliance form and the DMS solution for such.