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Wow – seeing yourself on camera is a little scary and I didn’t realize how many times I “hmm” and “err” when I speak. A few people said I might even have a little bit of a US accent which I didn’t spot! Anyway it was great event and thanks to the organisers, sponsors and other panellists. As I’ve said many times before, an IP Asset Class is emerging from the shadows to unlock capital for growth companies and mature businesses alike, by leveraging the value of their intangibles or IP assets such as brands, patents, software, trade secrets and know-how. Advising private credit, PE and lenders alike has been in our DNA for twenty years and we understand this emerging asset class better than most. We have the experience, benchmarks, data and downside valuation insights to help credit providers minimize risk, get to grips with IP as collateral and meet their regulatory requirements and we are excited about what’s emerging in this asset class. More to follow soon!

Intellectual Property (IP) is emerging as a powerful asset class, reshaping investment strategies globally. Top investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Thiel are making IP a core part of their portfolios. With growing demand and new regulations driving deeper diligence in the US, Europe is poised to follow with IP-focused credit funds. In this video, hear from Stephen Robertson, CEO & Founder of Metis Partners and discover how IP is transforming markets and what it means for #investors. https://lnkd.in/e4cjkxyT #IP #Investing #Innovation #Finance #PrivateCredit #CapitalMarkets #ALFIPAC24

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 3 individuals & 6 entities in $120 million pre-IPO fraud, raising capital from more than 900 investors, sold interests in private funds, lied about investments, and received $16 million in commissions. Read - https://lnkd.in/g6dRfQSv follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 3 individuals & 6 entities in $120 million pre-IPO fraud, raising capital from more than 900 investors, sold interests in private funds, lied about investments, and received $16 million in commissions.  Hong Kong SFC (30/9/24): “The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged John LoPinto, Robert Wilkos, and Laren Pisciotti for their roles in a fraudulent scheme involving investments in pre-IPO private companies. The SEC also charged several companies owned and/or controlled by the defendants: the Pre IPO Marketplace Inc.; Keyport Venture Partners LLC; Keyport Venture Management LLC; and Keyport Venture Advisors LLC, which were jointly owned and/or controlled by LoPinto and Wilkos; and Principal Pre-IPO Consulting Group LLC and GlobalX VC LLC, which were owned or controlled by Pisciotti.  The SEC complaint alleges that from at least October 2019 until December 2022, the defendants raised approximately $120 million from more than 900 investors in the U.S. and abroad by selling interests in private funds that supposedly held shares in pre-IPO companies, that is, privately held companies that had not yet conducted an initial public offering. The SEC alleges that the defendants, directly and through sales agents, told investors numerous lies about the supposed investments, including that there were no upfront fees in the investments while in fact paying themselves at least $16 million in commissions; that the funds were registered with the SEC when they were not; and that the funds owned shares in pre-IPO companies when they did not. In addition, according to the complaint, LoPinto used an alias to conduct business to hide his disciplinary history, which includes prior sanctions by the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. The complaint also alleges that many investors never received the pre-IPO shares that they were promised and for which they invested with the defendants.  The SEC’s complaint charges the defendants with violating the antifraud and other provisions of the federal securities laws ... ...

ICYMI, below is our PFAR webinar deck. #hedgefunds #privateequity U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission #regulatorycompliance #5thcircuit #pfar AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association MFA

I'm proud to co-author the PFAR Implementation Guide with AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association, which discusses the SEC's rule that imposes new requirements on private fund advisers on the operation of their funds and relationship with fund investors. Read on for help navigating the potentially far reaching requirements 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyvpjKr2   #FundsAndInvestmentManagement #PrivateFunds

Julian Bishop, Co-Lead Portfolio Manager of Allianz Global Investors The Brunner Investment Trust, outlines the near century-old trust's objective of delivering both growth and capital, along with a steady and growing dividend. In this brief overview, Bishop provides insight into the Trust's strategy and objectives.The Fund exclusively invests in equities, with 30% allocated to the UK and the remaining 70% invested globally. This allocation caters to investors seeking exposure to the domestic market while also wanting access to companies based in Europe, America, and Japan. The Trust is an AIC Dividend Hero, however Bishop would encourage investors to focus on total return, having delivered a 10% annual total return over the past decade, ahead of the benchmark. Bishop describes the fund's balanced 'all-weather' approach, which emphasizes quality, value, and growth with a strong preference for quality. Thank you to Julian Bishop and the Brunner team for their valuable insight. #Equities #BUT #AIC #DividendHero #Allianz

📣 Jeff LeMaster and Andrew Nelson joined forces with AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association to produce the PFAR Implementation Guide, which discusses the SEC's rule that imposes new requirements on private fund advisers on the operation of their funds and relationship with fund investors.   If implemented, the rule will become effective for large private fund advisers on September 14, 2024, and small private fund advisers on March 14, 2025. Read on for help navigating the potentially far reaching requirements 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKD6v8iP   #FundsAndInvestmentManagement #PrivateFunds

🚨 Webinar Announcement🚨 Join AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association and Silver Regulatory Associates on September 27th for an exclusive webinar. 📅 Date: September 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11am - 12pm EST 🎙️ Topic: Understanding SEC Examinations of Digital Assets: Critical Insights for Private Fund Managers Don’t miss this opportunity to gain crucial insights and stay ahead in the industry. https://lnkd.in/gRPcKFVZ We look forward to seeing you there! #Webinar #RegulatoryCompliance #FinancialServices #SilverRegulatoryAssociates

Take a look at our Legal Update on upcoming AIFMD II regulations, with a particular focus on requirements that apply to fund managers from outside Europe. #AIF #UCITS #OGAW #AIFMD #KAGB #funds #AIFMD #investment #investmentregulation

New fund industry rules on the horizon: AIFMD II is soon to be published. Our legal update summarises the key changes to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, with a particular focus on what non-EU fund managers need to know. Read more in our legal update written by Florian Arnold, Marcel Hörauf, Musonda Chibwe Kapotwe, Tim Nosworthy, Dusan Stojkovic here: https://lnkd.in/eVhfmAGi #LegalUpdate #EuropeanFundMarket #Directive