Professional Investor Funds – amended application
In a circular dated the 18th of March 2022, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") issued a circular titled: Publication of a Revised Application Form for Professional Investor Funds ("PIFs").In its circular issued earlier in 2021, the MFSA outlined that the new application form is part of a wider update to consolidate the licensing processes of various Collective Investment Schemes authorised by the MFSA. Although PIFs do not have passporting rights, this type of fund remains the most efficient investment vehicle for hedge fund managers who are targeting professional investors with a higher risk tolerance through a more dynamic regulatory approach.The…
MamoTCV Advocates28th March 2022