access to a public capital market dedicated to alternative funds and associated investors
access to Europe's deepest capital pool
access to an efficient secondary market through a combination of our trading systems and associated Market Maker support (a model not replicated in Europe)
a choice of settlement venues, although CREST is standard
the cachet & profile of a London quotation - important in attracting global investors
access to London’s analyst and corporate broking communities: factors that facilitate liquidity and support valuations (the most robust system in Europe)
access to an effective 'back office' model in London and the Channel Islands with regard to services such as registrars and paying agents
potentially more transparency for the fund in terms of identifying shareholders, in the settlement chain (less ‘layering’ of custody) and in terms of trading patterns
the ability to decide whether or not to select a third party sponsor
no additional requirements beyond those set by European regulations for fund disclosures (e.g. no regulatory requirement to operate a website and publish monthly NAV for the fund)
no need for the fund to seek separate authorisation for sale (other jurisdictions may require separate licensing of the fund)
a collaborative regulatory approach and system in London.

Back to FAQs