AIFMD Review: highlights and where next?

In 2017, the European Commission (EC) commenced an extensive review of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) entrusting KPMG with soliciting feedback […]

Staying ahead of the curve – ESG Oversight and Assurance

by Matthew Querée, Head of ESG, INDOS Financial Introduction Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are three words which conjure an extensive range of […]

2019 Outlook

2018 was a challenging year for asset managers from both an investment and operational perspective. On the investment side, managers had to navigate […]

The continuing shift towards substance and accountability in the funds industry

Substance has been a prevailing theme across the funds industry globally as national regulators and international authorities seek to ensure firms have an […]

Brexit – UK government clarifies the role of the depositary

In five months, the UK will not be a member of the European Union (EU), of which there are likely to be two […]

The role of independent oversight in the institutionalisation of digital assets

Digital assets, such as crypto-currencies (i.e. Bitcoin, Ethereum), initial coin offerings (ICOs) and other digital tokens have historically been mostly traded by retail […]

ESG Investment: Enhancing transparency and trust

A decade ago, most asset managers would not have contemplated screening their investments to ensure they were in line with ESG (environment, social, […]

INDOS Financial expands operations by opening 2nd UK office in Fareham

INDOS Financial Limited is expanding its UK operations with the opening of a new operations centre in Fareham, Hampshire. Headquartered in London since […]

The impact and evolution of AIFMD – 5 years on

It has been five years now since the original introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), a post-financial crisis regulation designed […]

INDOS Financial: Gathering Momentum

INDOS Financial was recently profiled by the Hedge Fund Journal. The article charts the firm’s growth to date, why clients value the independent […]

INDOS Financial to double operations centre in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

July 2nd 2018. Enniscorthy. Members of the INDOS Financial Ireland team meet Minister Michael D’Arcy TD (centre) at their new office in Enniscorthy, […]

New Cayman fund AML roles: The advantages of an independent depositary led solution

Changes to the Cayman Islands AML regime In response to Financial Action Task Force’s (“FATF”) recommendations to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, […]