Country Edition: Exploring the UAE’s Key Economic Indicators and Opportunities
In the latest Country Edition of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by partners Amanjit Fagura and Colin Sharpsmith from Dechert’s Dubai office to discuss critical insights for asset managers looking to raise capital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fagura and Sharpsmith provide a comprehensive overview of the UAE's regulatory landscape, investment patterns and fund structures, offering valuable guidance on navigating the complexities of raising capital in the Emirates. The episode also explores key investor groups, tax considerations, current market trends and recent regulatory changes that asset managers need to be aware of.Show NotesDechert World Compass
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Key Regulatory Insights From Funds Congress 2025
What is currently top of mind for regulators in the ever-changing financial services landscape? In this episode of Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara invites fellow partners Katie Carter and Marianna Tothova to discuss hot topics from the “Regulatory Horizon: Key Themes for 2025” panel at this year’s Funds Congress in London. Featuring representatives from the FCA, CBI, ESMA and CSSF, the panel highlighted regulators’ innovative use of AI to parse massive amounts of data, how these authorities are cutting through “the noise” to focus on maintaining stability and protecting investors, thoughts on the retailization of private markets in Europe and much more! Show Notes: Dechert World Compass
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Country Edition: A Focus on France’s Unique Regulatory Landscape
In this episode Dechert On Reg, host Angelo Lercara kicks off the new Country Edition series: Together with his guests, he will focus on different jurisdictions and explore the unique regulatory landscape of the countries in discussion. This time it is all about France, one of the most robust economies in the world: What should asset managers—both domestic and international—be aware of when raising capital there? With partner Cyril Fiat from Dechert’s Paris office, Angelo discusses France's economic indicators, investment behaviors of French individuals and institutional investors and the role of regulatory bodies such as the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution. The episode also covers common fund structures in France, key tax considerations, trends in the French asset management market and the impact of recent regulatory changes.Show NotesAutorité des marchés financiers (AMF) official websiteAutorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) – Banque de France official websiteDechert World Compass
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UK EMIR Reporting Changes: Need to Know with a Month to Go
Changes to the UK’s EMIR derivatives reporting regime take effect on Monday September 30, 2024.Dechert On Reg host Angelo Lercara is joined by Richard Chapman and Karen Stretch to discuss the changes, how they differ from those for EU EMIR that took effect earlier in 2024 and how in-scope firms can make sure they are prepared.Show Notes: EMIR Reporting: Changes Afoot - What You Need to Know – Dechert On Reg Episode 5 (Nov. 30, 2023)
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UK Securitization Reform – What Fund Managers Need to Know
Dechert On Reg host Angelo Lercara is joined by Dechert’s John McGrath, Richard Pugh and Aaron Scott for a deep dive on how the new UK securitization regulations – which go into effect November 1 – will affect fund managers and market participants, how the new UK rules compare with existing EU regulations, and what investors should be doing now to prepare for the changes. Show Notes:Countdown to Change: UK's New Securitisation Regime Effective from 1 November 2024 – Dechert OnPoint (May 2024)
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