Welcome to the First for Funds Newsletter
Welcome to our funds newsletter, First for Funds, which provides news, views and updates on Jersey’s funds sector.
At a Glance:
Upcoming Funds Masterclass: Private Equity & Distribution
Watch On-Demand: Webinars from Jersey Finance
CEO Blog: Jersey in New York
Report: PERE Fund Domiciles and Regulation
SA Fund Managers: Trends in Fund Domiciliation and Capital Raising
Islamic Finance and Funds: Webinar with Trowers & Hamlins
Greenwich Economic Forum: Jersey Hosting a Roundtable
Article: Limited Partnership Amendment Enables Easier Migration to Jersey
Funds Masterclass: Private Equity & Distribution
Our popular Masterclass event is ideal for anyone associated with the private equity industry, cross-border fundraising or distribution – including managers, fund lawyers and fund tax advisers. The Masterclass will be live-streamed on 21 November at 10.00 am GMT, and during the event you will hear from our expert panel on the core issues driving the industry.

Watch On-Demand: Webinars from Jersey Finance
You can now watch webinars that have already taken place via the on-demand section of our website, including our recent funds Masterclasses on real estate and distribution, Global Jersey sessions on topics such as funds and sustainability, and IFI Global’s e-seminar ‘Fund Domiciliation Choices for US Managers & Advisors in a Fast-Changing World’.

CEO Blog: Jersey in New York
It’s been a year since we opened our office in New York, and who could have predicted what those past 12 months would bring. Read Joe Moynihan’s latest blog, as he reflects back on 2020 so far, then looks forward to the opportunities ahead.

Report: PERE Fund Domiciles and Regulation
Our Head of Funds, Elliot Refson, recently participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by PERE focussing on European managers’ efforts to avoid being ‘engulfed by a rising tide of regulation’. The ensuing report, which is sponsored in part by Jersey Finance, is available to read on our website.

Greenwich Economic Forum: Jersey Hosting a Roundtable
We are Silver Sponsors of the Greenwich Economic Forum, taking place virtually from 9 to 11 November 2020. The Forum brings together leading figures in finance, business, media and government to discuss key issues of our times, including the US elections, China, and COVID-19. In the area of finance, we will be hosting a virtual roundtable for fund managers and advisers.

SA Fund Managers: Trends in Fund Domiciliation and Capital Raising
Join us on 5 November for the launch of our new report, ‘South African Fund Managers: Trends in Fund Domiciliation and Capital Raising’. Produced by African Business Magazine, the research surveyed more than 60 LPs and GPs globally and explores the emerging trends for fund domiciliation and capital raising, particularly as a route for private equity impact investing into the wider African continent.

Islamic Finance and Funds: Webinar in collaboration with Trowers & Hamlins
We are delighted to be collaborating with Trowers & Hamlins in a webinar discussing trends in fund structuring regionally and internationally. The event takes place on 23 November and registration will open shortly. More information about the event and how to register, once open, is available on our website.

New Article: Limited Partnership Amendment Enables Easier Migration to Jersey
In a recent article featured in Real Deals magazine, we discussed changes to Jersey’s Limited Partnership legislation. The changes will make it easier for fund managers to migrate limited partnership fund structures – commonly used for private equity funds – to Jersey.
It adds to the range of options open to managers, who in the current climate are exploring how they can better navigate the complex environment.
