Melville Rodrigues
InsightProfessional Investor Funds (PIFs) could fill the UK fund sector gap
Unlike many other jurisdictions, the UK does not have — but needs — a closed-ended or hybrid fund option for pension funds and institutions to hold UK real estate investments — a type of fund that is unlisted, tax transparent and offers tradable units.
ProfessionalThe clock is ticking on fund managers to toe the line of FCA directive
From 22 July property and other alternative investment fund managers within the scope of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive must apply for authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and comply with directive reporting, risk management and other operational requirements (whether or not formally authorised).
ProfessionalTime for alternative action as fund managers directive takes effect
From 22 July, all UK-based property fund managers will be operating within a new legislative paradigm, as the European Union’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) takes effect in UK law.
ProfessionalMalus a forethought in European fund managers’ pay
After months of consultation, the European Union’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) comes into effect in July.
ProfessionalFund managers have passport to possibilities under EU directive
Last month the Financial Services Authority (FSA) published a discussion paper on the European Union’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The directive, which takes effect from July 2013, will regulate fund managers that promote or manage property and other alternative investment funds in the EU.
ProfessionalMore compliance challenges with Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive
When servicing institutional and other professional investors, property fund managers have operated within a light-touch regulation framework
ProfessionalEU’s regulation treble is double-edged sword for fund managers, says Melville Rodrigues
The market turmoil in recent years has been the catalyst for new European Union regulations aimed at market excess
InsightProperty fund managers: explore opportunities in an alternative direction
Property fund managers will need to be authorised by the Financial Services Authority or its successor and comply with new regulation, as a result of European Union legislation passed this month
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Property authorised investment funds are REITs of new decade
In 2010 there could be a new year revolution in the funds market: this could be the year that property authorised investment funds (PAIFs), which have similar tax benefits to REITs, become established vehicles for open-ended property funds
ProfessionalProfessional opinion - Melville Rodrigues
Prepare yourselves as Europe turns spotlight on unregulated funds
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Private eye: Melville Rodrigues
The market turmoil has affected the relationship between property fund investors and their managers
NewsPrivate eye: Melville Rodrigues
Overseas institutional and private investors focused on medium- or long-term returns now have several reasons to adopt a countercyclical strategy and consider entering the market
InsightPrivate Eye: Melville Rodrigues
The recent market turmoil has created challenges for funds, including non-listed institutional and private investor property funds
NewsFunds world can capitalise on downturn
The industry must engage with ‘interventionist’ government, says Melville Rodrigues
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Make REIT foreign subsidiary dividends tax-exempt
Melville Rodrigues reviews the Treasury’s proposed changes to the taxation of foreign profits
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Tax parity creates level playing field for REITs and property AIFS
Investors reap the benefits of changes to tax on rental income, says Melville Rodrigues
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Welcome to a new tax status for property funds
Property authorised investment funds have attractive features for investors, says Melville Rodrigue
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Double-tax treaty proposals give REITs global potential
Plans to include REITs in tax treaties could increase cross-border investment
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Parity at last for property funds
Melville Rodrigues says funds should welcome the recent Treasury proposals
NewsInvestors must have more transparency on fees
Melville Rodrigues welcomes guidance on property fund total expense ratios
