Asset Management

The Asset Management sectors' transformation is ongoing. Changing demographics, tighter regulation on banks and insurance companies and a complete disruption of traditional capital raising, have pushed the sector to centre stage.

In keeping with global trends and the pursuit of sustainable long-term investment returns, the focus on alternative asset classes is increasing. Malta has a lot to offer in this space: flexible and cost effective fund structuring solutions, an approachable regulator and a competent professional workforce operating in a stable economic environment.

How we can help

Global regulatory developments especially at EU level have been increasing cost pressures on asset managers, forcing changes in fund products and service provider arrangements and putting the spotlight on regulatory and investor disclosure. Supervisory activity by regulators including the MFSA has been on the rise, presenting challenges to the sector.

Our Asset and Wealth Management team can help you understand, evaluate and manage the challenges that the sector is facing today, turning complex issues into competitive advantage.

Our services include:

Fund structuring integrating regulatory and tax services
Re-domiciliation and relocation services
Licensing and ongoing dealings with regulators
Regulatory advice and support services
Regulatory reporting
Risk management, MLRO and compliance function support
Governance and internal audit support

Compliance healthchecks
Valuation services
GDPR compliance
FATCA/CRS and investor tax reporting
Direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory services
Digitalisation
Training seminars and tailormade workshops

The Professional Investor Fund (PIF) regime with its low set up and running costs coupled with its straightforward licensing requirements make it very attractive from a fund structuring perspective.

Setting up a PIF in Malta