An overview of the publications and thought leadership PwC produces by their Asset management industry practice professionals. en-gx Tue, 10 Jun 2003 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 06:59:37 EDT http://www.pwc.com/ http://www.pwc.com//en_GX/webadmin/assets/image/pwclogo.gif http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html PricewaterhouseCoopers WCPS PwC PwC As the July 2013 deadline for the AIFMD’s implementation approaches, its far-reaching implications are becoming clearer. What might initially have appeared to be a testing exercise in regulatory compliance and reporting will evidently have a significant effect on the alternative investment sector. While the Directive will undoubtedly open up new possibilities for raising capital in Europe, it may also change the shape of the alternative investment sector.

]]> We’ll discuss key considerations and notable changes from the proposed regulations; impact on asset management companies, hedge funds, real estate funds, management and portfolio companies; important considerations for investor onboarding; and the role of third party service providers.

]]> The CEO survey shows asset management leaders developing growth strategies, repositioning and reengineering their businesses for a post-credit crisis environment.

]]> This PwC publication examines recent trends in the European real estate and land use industry.

]]> The wave of new financial services regulations is causing deep changes in the asset management industry, heralding a period of transformation that will threaten some business models’ profitability.

]]> This PwC publication gives investors and fund managers an overview of year-end to-dos and important issues in real estate taxation in 39 tax systems worldwide.

]]> Seeking to sharpen their competitive edge, many asset management companies are refining their business models. They’re placing greater emphasis on investor-facing functions such as marketing and distribution, while developing products for new investor needs. Yet, all too often, IT struggles to support these initiatives – holding back changes that are critical for future business success.

]]> The members of our PwC European Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) tax group listed as country specialists in the booklet will be very happy to help you, by providing further information on any of the fund vehicles described.

]]> As Europe’s asset managers prepare for the new over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives regulations, due to be introduced from 1 January 2013, they’re realising that the new regime’s implications go far beyond compliance. By introducing the safety buffer of a central counterparty, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) is driving up costs and might force some boutique managers to look again at their investment propositions.

]]> When asked what was the asset management industry’s greatest unappreciated threat, a senior US hedge fund executive recently told one of our partners that it was cyber criminals hacking into computer systems. Asset managers and their service providers didn’t have sufficient security in place, he said, and this could result in significant financial losses and seriously damage the organisation’s reputation.

]]> In South Africa’s developing asset management industry, new regulations threaten to put a brake on revenue growth, according to local asset managers. While the country’s managers are growing far faster than those in developed markets, a raft of regulatory changes associated largely with local pension fund reforms and enhanced investor protection threaten to stifle the pace of expansion.

]]> When the UK government responds to the Kay Review of UK Equity Markets and Long-Term Decision Making later this autumn, it will focus the minds of asset managers everywhere on fundamental strategic issues. Kay’s central recommendation is that managers should take a longer-term investment approach, learning from the likes of legendary investor Warren Buffett.

]]> In the run up to the introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD) over the next year, Europe’s hedge, private equity and real estate managers will have to start revolutionising their risk management.

]]> In its recent Budget, India introduced two major changes to its domestic tax law that look likely to have a significant impact on foreign investors investing into India.

]]> At a time when trust is a topic of debate in the financial sector, hedge fund managers have been taking great strides towards improving investor confidence. In doing so, they’ve been moving towards gaining the status of ‘trusted hedge fund advisor’.

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